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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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Experience the Woods
From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Community Living
Community: a place for sharing, love, acceptance, support. A place to be challenged, to be strengthened. For Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, living in community and being part of a larger spiritual community are integral to life. Are you seeking community? Become a Sister of Providence. Or join the larger community as a Providence Associate.

Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
Nineteen Sisters of Providence celebrated Senior Jubilees this year

Reflections for one of our Asian Sisters perpetual vows
May you witness this kind of self-giving, a sacrificial openness to all that might be required of YOU through your vow of poverty

23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
Enjoy these photos of our Nov. 11 orientation for Providence Associate candidates as they begin their year-long journey of growing closer to God and the Sisters of Providence Community.

Welcome to our 2023 Providence Associates
We are blessed that 20 new Providence Associates answered a call by God to enter more deeply into our community. Enjoy these photos of the Rite of First Commitment ceremony.

Remembering who we are and why we are here!
Spend time reflecting on the impact of the Foundation Story in your life

Sister Tracey Horan featured at Global Sisters Report
Sister Tracey's most recent column is titled, 'Can the church change?'

Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
Sister Marian Brady looks back on and shares about her 96 years of life.
“Religious life is all about understanding your relationship with Jesus. Talking to Him. If you have a big problem, talk to Jesus about it. Nobody else is going to solve it. And Jesus will solve it in a way you might never have expected. Give it to Jesus …"

November monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
The month of November will focus on the topic of Thanksgiving

Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence
All single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to the retreat

Meet our postulant Stephanie Rivas
The call to religious life became clearer by having different experiences of working and living with others in the community. Also, during the pandemic I was able to really tune into my prayer life, by going to adoration by myself and doing daily mass online.

Pray for us, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin!
Join us for nine days as we pray a novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Sisters of Providence seek public input through survey
'This survey gives us the opportunity to gain the insights of our friends and supporters about our existing programs and services.'
