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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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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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Meet a Sister
In these video clips and stories, get to know some individual Sisters of Providence. Hear about each one’s journey toward becoming a Sisters of Providence and how she lives her calling today.

Sister Ann Casper
Download Complete Interview with Sister Ann Casper (PDF) Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I had a very easy vocation discernment, I guess you would say. In second grade, I already had thought about…

Sister Mary Mundy
Download Complete Interview with Sister Mary Mundy Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. That’s a good question. Three generations of the Mundy family ahead of me were Sisters of Providence so I heard about…

Sister Mary Catherine Guiler
Download Complete Interview with Sister Mary Catherine Guiler Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. The grade school I attended in Washington, D.C., was staffed by the Holy Cross Sisters and from the moment I…

Sister Marie McCarthy
Download Complete Interview with Marie McCarthy Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I think it chose me. I was in grade school. When I was in second grade, we went to a new school…

Sister Joyce Brophy
Download Complete Interview with Sister Joyce Brophy Q. Why did you choose the Sisters of Providence? A. Although two of my Providence High School classmates were entering the local Sisters of St. Francis, I chose the Sisters of Providence. These…

Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman
I have always enjoyed and appreciated the vocation stories of our sisters in “All Things are Possible.” This called me to reflect on my own story and to accept the challenge to put my thoughts and memories into writing. Vocation…

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
Download Complete Interview with Sister Rita Clare Gerardot Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I received a personal invitation from one of the teachers from Central Catholic High School (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Sister Mary…

Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
Download Complete Interview with Sister Lawrence Ann Liston Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I started school at a public school. I came to St. Ann School in fifth grade. I had not really…
Sister Lisa Stallings
Download Complete Interview with Sister Lisa Stalling Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I was taught by the Sisters of Providence in high school and in college, particularly at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. I was…

Sister Paula Damiano
Download Complete Interview with Sister Paula Damiano Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I had wanted to be a sister since I was 3 years old. My aunt worked at a Catholic hospital. She…

Sister Barbara Bluntzer
Sister Barbara Bluntzer knows just how to start and end her day. “Saint Mother Theodore (Guerin) said, ‘Send your heart a thousand times a day to the tabernacle.’ I try to do that, maybe not a thousand times, but very…

Sister Kay Manley
Sisters of Providence were known in my home at a very early age. My parents knew the Duffy, Doherty, McNulty and Patrick families all of whom had daughters who were Sisters of Providence, (SPs). Some of the SPs in those…
