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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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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.

‘Othering’
Are you as amazed as I am by how much you learn as part of this Providence Community?

A note from Sister Barbara from her experience in the death chamber
'I watched a man die.'

Death Penalty Education
The philosophy behind 'an eye for an eye' was never expected to become a justice weapon for literal use.

Honoring the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi adopted such a life for himself and lived joyfully a radical form of Christianity and called his followers to do likewise.

Listening to Nature’s Whispers
Let's do our part

Freed between the lines
Learn how you can be an effective advocate

We the people want to heal, and to do that we need rest
“My healing work has enabled me to show up in new, messy and more authentic ways in relationships.” Read Sister Emily TeKolste’s recent column, “We the people want to heal, and to do that we need to rest,” from Global…

HOPE Fall 2024
In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You'll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction.

HOPE Summer 2024 — Creating Hope
Explore our summer issue of HOPE, where we share inspiring stories of creating hope.

Examining International Equal Pay Day
While achieving equal pay is very important for both human rights and gender equity, it is a huge task and not an easy one.

A reflection for the Season of Creation
My sisters and brothers, this Season of Creation and the readings of the day call us to action

A Note from Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Pearlette Springer, September 11, 2024
'We did not have the privilege of not knowing about discrimination.'
