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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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Where do you fit in?
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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Join the Providence Family
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.

Gifts to Foley Legacy Fund support the underserved, SP mission
Funding for a second social worker was described as “a game changer for our community,” at Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCR) in Indianapolis, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence. “The money enables PCR to have social worker personnel available to provide staff, parents and students a better understanding of factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health) affecting a student’s performance and behavior, crucial understandings for the low-income students and families that we serve.”

Giving new life to plastic shopping bags
Retired Sisters of Providence in the Lourdes Hall Assisted Living Residence of Providence Health Care are transforming plastic grocery and shopping bags into warm sleeping mats. Homeless residents of the Terre Haute area can use these to stretch out and sleep on at night.

Sister Barbara Battista featured in Newsweek
“I’m a Catholic Nun. I’m standing up for trans people.” — Sister Barbara Battista Click here to read this column written by Sister Barbara which is featured in Newsweek.

Plan to join us for our Volunteer Open House!
The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters

Earth Day 2023
More than 700 people visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on April 22 to take part in the Sisters of Providence Earth Day festivities! The event returned this year after a three-year hiatus and offered many activities for both young and old. Here…

‘What will happen to us if that comet falls out of the sky?’
'Let the majestic power of Christ's resurrection beat out its rhythmic change in our own spirits.'
A celebration: The Resurrection of Jesus
How are we moving toward a holistic understanding of Love, Mercy and Justice?

In Solidarity: Vowed Catholic Religious Honor Trans Day of Visibility
This statement and call to action was prepared by representatives of several religious communities

Sharing both flowers and pain as a Catholic Sister
This is what it means to be a sister

Reaching out to others
'I find affirmation and love and warmth as I listen to the people with whom I now interact.'

‘Way of the Cross for Justice’ set for April 7
There is no cost to take part in the program

What I love about being a Catholic Sister
I love being a Catholic Sister and give thanks to God's Providence ...
