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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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We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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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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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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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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Environmental Justice

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

Providence Community commits to develop Laudato Si’ Action Platform
The commitment that Sister Dawn signed on behalf of the Providence Community states, among other points, that the Sisters of Providence are willing “To take up the urgent appeal of Laudato Si’ to listen and respond to the lurings of Providence to attend to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor by making it a community priority.”

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

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.

Earth Day Every Day: What smoking and climate change have in common
We’re on the front lines of perhaps the biggest battle of our lives: climate change and the need to dramatically reduce carbon emissions by shifting energy generation from fossil fuels to renewables like solar and wind. Again, vested interests in the coal, oil and gas industries have undertaken major campaigns for decades now to preserve their industries.

Earth Day Every Day: How land, animals, plants and poop are all connected
It all starts when our alpacas lift their tails. A journey begins that has a shared ending: the restoration of our land.

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

Our Letter to President Biden
'We stand with you especially in your commitment to prioritize climate change solutions.'

‘Tis the Season of Visions and Dreams
We invite your support and encouragement by adding your name to this letter

Leadership Team shares statement on United States exit from Paris Climate Agreement
Note: The following statement was crafted by several national faith organizations. The Leadership Council of Women Religious (LCWR), of which the Congregation is a member, also joined in sharing their dismay as the United States formally exited from the Paris…

White Violet Center: Though the world may pause, life always moves forward
While the world seemingly stands still, it has been reassuring to watch the life cycles of the farm continue to spin on. Winter still turned into spring, which still turned to summer, and will turn to fall soon enough. While…
