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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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Education

Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: planting seeds of hope in a new generation
A volunteer Sister of Providence companion is embedded with each group of students. The course takes students on tours of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and more.

Weekly Intentions for Persons who are trafficked
'Using people for profit' slowly degrades their sense of self-worth.'

What is your word for 2019?
I want to pass on the gift of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

A look into our prison ministry
There are many myths surrounding the death penalty

Who do you want to be now?
I would like to offer hospitality to those seeking asylum in our country. I would like to provide shelter for the innocent in war-torn places and in the violent places in our own U.S. cities. I would like to be a better keeper of the planet.

A New Advent Symbol
I love this new symbol of Advent!

A reflection for the 2018 Senior Jubilee Celebration
It is toward Love incarnate that we move during this Advent Season

Advent 2018: So many possibilities in the waiting
The days of Advent, the Church’s season of waiting, holds so many possibilities for us

‘Walking Toward Hope’
This year, you are invited to join the spiritual journey of “Walking Toward Hope,” by participating in the eight-part series

‘Green’ Investments
Will you join in with your investment choices? Will you sign on to the Providence Climate Agreement if you haven’t done so?

A historical look at The Church of the Immaculate Conception
With the upcoming Fall Architectural Tour at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods coming soon, we thought it might be of interest to take a look at some of the buildings that contributed to the National Register of Historic Places. Among those buildings is…

Celebrating the Feast of Saint Francis
I can’t help but believe that if our hearts were so totally converted, as Francis allowed his to be, Earth might be an entirely different world
