Become a Sister
Here you will find stories about some of our newest Sisters of Providence. You’ll read about some of our seasoned Sisters of Providence living out their ministries. And you’ll find stories and opportunities for discerning whether life as a Sister of Providence might be for you.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 7
Each month's service will be led by a different Sister of Providence
Reflections for one of our Asian Sisters perpetual vows
May you witness this kind of self-giving, a sacrificial openness to all that might be required of YOU through your vow of poverty
Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence
All single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to the retreat
Meet our postulant Stephanie Rivas
The call to religious life became clearer by having different experiences of working and living with others in the community. Also, during the pandemic I was able to really tune into my prayer life, by going to adoration by myself and doing daily mass online.
For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things
Nature is Sister Lucy Lechner's peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods.
Welcome to our new postulant Stephanie Rivas
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed a new postulant, Stephanie Rivas of Chicago, to the Congregation on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We are excited to welcome Stephanie into our community and our hearts.
Learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at Become.SistersofProvidence.org
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
Even though Cathy loved the Teen Star job, she felt a restlessness gnawing at her. Should she be a professional journalist or did Providence have other plans for her?
Sister Anna (Tsai Ping) Fan professes final vows
Congratulations to Sister Anna (Tsai Ping) Fan, SP! She said forever yes to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by professing her final vows in a ceremony on May 1, 2023 at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. We are so blessed to have Sister Anna as part of our community!
Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence
I believe that God knows what is the best for me. I believe God wants me to take the journey that will enrich my life more and deeper. For almost nine years I have been a Sister of Providence. My vocation led me to leave my comfort zone and drew me closer to God.
It all starts with falling in love with God
When a person is called to be a Sister of Providence, and responds to that call, beautiful things happen. The sister has time to really focus on and grow in God. She is led to look deeply at herself and grow in ways she never thought possible.
Reflecting on the profession of vows of Sister Anna Fan
'And we stand with you, Anna, as you continue to follow the path of Providence, as you continue to surrender and trust that God will make a miracle in your life.'
Sharing both flowers and pain as a Catholic Sister
This is what it means to be a sister
