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.
Kindness matters
Sister Jane reminded me that being kind in the present matters deeply. Whatever our thoughts, whatever our memories, whatever our plans, it is only in the now that we can demonstrate our love for each other.
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
Sister Joann entered the community at the age of 17. Her parents planted the seed that grew. A justice warrior. Fearless. Called by God. Her lifetime accomplishments bless and enrich us every day.
‘Like Mary, you have given birth’
We thank you, Jubilarians, for showing us the way through the witness of your lives
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