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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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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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Stories from the Archives
Often, some of the most interesting pieces of history are lost in time. These inviting stories are drawn from the Sisters of Providence Archives and the memories of sisters and friends. They feature the many people and places instrumental in the Sisters of Providence history.

Throwback Thursday: The life of Sister Marie Stanislaus Curran
She entered the Congregation on Oct. 22, 1907

Remembering Sister Mary Patricia Carroll
'It's quite possible that those hundreds of children she taught probably remember her as the kindest teacher they ever had.'

You asked and we’re answering!
'Are you still a teaching order and where in the world do you go and what do you do there?'

Another definition of Providence: ‘Don’t worry, Sister. We will send something.’
We have already received donations from 1,104 donors

‘It is marvelous.’ A look back on Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin
'People love someone to listen, just to listen.'

‘In the Footsteps of a Saint’
Jasper church to recognize Sisters of Providence on Saturday, March 18

Sister Anna Rose Harrington: ‘Generous to a fault’
'She possessed that wonderful gift of interest'

A look at the life and ministries of Sister Mary Raymond Schelkopf
'I don't ever remember not being peaceful.'

Sister Marceline looks back on the richness of 84 years as a woman religious
I am mostly pre-Vatican II but I was excited to enter the modern world. I didn’t sit back. I was open to the evolving religious life and because of openness I was able to do many new things.

The Irish Connection
A special Throwback Thursday that was requested

Remembering Sister Marie Brendan Harvey
Many will also remember Sister Marie Brendan’s voice

In memory of …
'She loved life, she loved teaching, she loved the Sisters of Providence, and she loved nature. But perhaps most of all, she loved to fish with her good friend, Sister Mary Pat Peacock.'
