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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.

Laudato Si’ Platform Commitment Statement
This commitment is made in love, mercy and justice, knowing that we are participating in God’s Providential work of transformation, and trusting in “that Providence that so far has never failed us.”

Redecorating our Guest Room
This process will reinvigorate the existing growth

Forest Bathing
Indeed, The Woods “is like our mother, a sacred place, a gift to us humans from the divine. It is a paradise of healing.”

Season of Creation 2021 Prayer
We wanted to share this prayer from Season of Creation, the organization’s 2021 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is September 1, 2021.

Welcoming our 2021 WVC Summer Interns!
I hope you have an opportunity to meet some of them!

Celebrating World Environment Day
We owe one another a better world. We should listen to each other to find out how we can do that.

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kristen Kimery!
“I get to meet new people and learn more about the alpacas. I love it.”

Reflecting on Saint Isidore the Farmer Feast Day
Let us pray for all farmers, laborers and gardeners who grow food for their families and for the peoples of the world

Plan to attend this upcoming virtual climate meeting
Through our joint effort with CCL, the hope is many will attend the May 1 meeting to learn more about this program proposal, and to show legislators across Indiana that communities are prepared to act to thwart climate change.

Earth Day should be every day
It can seem a bit daunting but there is still a path for us all to work together to heal our planet

Leadership Team shares statement from LCWR
As women of faith, we are committed to it

Musings on World Poetry Day
Today, why not discover the work of a poet you’ve never heard of before?
