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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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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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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.

Letter to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York
For these reasons and with all due respect we ask you to clarify your much-publicized praise for Mr. Trump’s leadership

Prayer in this Time of Need
'There were, and continue to be, many good things that have come from this time ...'

Does it spark joy?
All I needed to do was ask the question, "Does it spark my joy?"

A Prayer for Arbor Day, April 24, 2020
Continue to encircle us in your divine compassion and love as we seek to walk in your ways

Easter people in the midst of a pandemic
We have been living Lent.

Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part Three
In preparing to vote, you are called to action. You are invited to ponder the message in the document, “Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting,” and then share the talk with three to five others

Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part two
In preparing to vote, you are called to action. You are invited to ponder the message in the document, “Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting,” and then share the talk with three to five others

Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part One
'In preparing to vote, you are called to action.'

Call to Action: The Call to Holiness in an Election Year
During a recent gathering with young people, Cardinal Cupich was asked how our faith should inform our politics and our voting decisions. Responding with wisdom, Cardinal Cupich invited the group to reflect on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate”…

‘It was 20 years ago today …’
'We were attracted to the combination of faith, justice, and environmental sustainability WVC and the Sisters of Providence offered.'

Join the Lenten Food Waste Fast!
Are you up for the challenge?

Tips for writing effective Letters to the Editor
(Note: The following blog has been adapted from “24 Reasons to Hope: of The Climate Reality Project”) Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to be the voice of reality. Because it’s our…
