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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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Where do you fit in?
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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Join the Providence Family
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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Eco-Spirituality
Ecospirituality has been defined as “a manifestation of the spiritual connection between human beings and the environment.” As members of one sacred Earth community, the Sisters of Providence have committed themselves individually and communally to care for our resources and to make decisions regarding their current and future use as they seek to balance their individual and SP communal economic needs with the sustainability needs of Earth community.

We’re all connected: John-Michael’s story
'We like to remind each other around here that we're all connected.'

The Cry of the Poor
Can we hear the cry of the poor and respond collectively and individually for justice?

Ecological Economics
Our purchases, our choices in the things we use, what we wear, the foods we eat, the way we warm and light our lives, the ways we move around our world – these are all economic decisions.

For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice
Our work of transformation and conversion is challenging but so necessary!

Season of Creation 2022: Most Important Actions We Can All Do
TALK - TALK - TALK about Climate Change to family, friends, neighbors, workers and all

Season of Creation 2022: Fair Trade and Climate Change
Fair Trade is a set of business principles that prioritize the health, economic stability, human rights, environmental sustainability and independence of disadvantaged producers

Season of Creation 2022: Eco-Spirituality
Eco-spirituality is a manifestation of the spiritual connection between human beings and the environment

Season of Creation 2022: Care for Creation Resources
Thankfully, we have abundant resources on Care for Creation

Sisters join Catholic Climate Action Projects
While no one of us is completely responsible for the climate catastrophe we are facing, each of us has a responsibility to do our part

The Season of Creation 2022
Listen to the sounds surrounding you. What are you hearing? How is Earth calling to you for action?

Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform
We are excited to represent the Providence Community to be part of Pope Francis' call to address the most urgent needs plaguing Earth and the poor and to take this focus into our daily lives.

Poem: Earth rising
It is alive and clings to us in way we have forgotten
