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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.

Recognizing the Feast Day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
She is revered as the patron of missionaries

A Spiritual Frontier
So many women, men, and children arrive for a better life.

La frontera espiritual
Tantas mujeres, hombres y niños llegan en busca de una vida mejor

The Power of Touch
May God allow us to heal as we are healed

A Month of Remembrance
Let us pray with them

Sister Emily TeKolste: Continuing to grow spiritually
'I have grown to see all of who I am as a gift, even the harder parts.'

Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles
'While we must reawaken the health of our planet, Earth has much beauty to share with us.'

A Reflection for the 2024 Foundation Day Mass
The readings that were just proclaimed are beautiful reminders of what is foundational to our lives and the life of this Providence Community as we celebrate this 184th Foundation Day. But none of these words captured my imagination or my…

‘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.
