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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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Peace & Justice
As a community dedicated to advocating for the marginalized, we Sisters of Providence join our voices with others in speaking out about many peace and justice issues of great importance in our world. Learn more about justice concerns dear to our hearts here.

Our 2025 special Christmas Message for all of you!
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski chose the the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes as the backdrop for the Congregation’s special Christmas Message for all of you this season. The Grotto,…

Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
The Creator meant for Sister Carol Nolan to set the world on fire and to light others' candles. And she has not disappointed.

Some have Options. Others don’t
As Advent begins and we wait for the coming of Our Lord, what can we do to address the food insecurity issue?

Sisters of Providence announce 2025-26 Christmas prayer and service times
All services are open to the public and to people of all faith traditions

Sister Emily TeKolste discusses food insecurity
'After all, feeding and healing people was a huge part of Jesus’ ministry.'

Project Winter High Tunnel
The ground in the high tunnel can become reacquainted with winter, as every season has a purpose

Sister Emily TeKolste takes part in panel discussion
“Poverty is a policy choice, and when we choose policies that favor the ultra wealthy over those who are struggling to make it to get enough food on the table to feed their families, that’s a choice our government is…

Sisters share USCCB message on immigration
We stand with this message

Sister Tracey Horan interviewed by Border Chronicle
“I’ve been here for six years. This is the first year I’ve heard so many stories of people who were at a court hearing and were detained even though they had ongoing proceedings, and they were still working through their…

Virtual, in-person Taizé prayer scheduled for December 9
Join us in person or virtually

A Feeling of Hope
Mother Theodore gently prods us and encourages us across the years to grow in holiness and virtue

Our Providence Community 2025-26 Laudato Si Action Platform Plan
Each member of the Providence Community is called to continue to do even more than we have in previous years
