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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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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.

Leadership Team expresses disappointment with recent Biden Administration announcement
We will continue to urge President Biden to "Build Back Better Fossil Free."

What does it mean to love my neighbor as myself? A visit to the border
May I too be a companion to all on the journey home to our Provident God who has blessed me with this gift of abundance.

Making sense of warring leaders both made in God’s image
Bearing God’s image requires us to love even the Russian dictator. What does this mean for our own response to this situation? What would God have them/us do in this moment?

‘Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary’
This prayer, “Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary,” is to be prayed in solidarity with all those affected by the war in Ukraine.

Reconnecting with Basilian Sisters in Ukraine
Reviving these memories of the beautiful people in a country rooted in a strong Christian heritage makes my heart weep as we pray ...

Join us in condemning this Russian invasion
Join with others in the Wabash Valley to spend 30 minutes in prayer for the people of Ukraine, Russia, and all nations affected by this violence

Celebrating a Black Woman Supreme Court Justice – A Justice for Our Times
'In faith, we will keep working to create a truly representative and inclusive multi-racial democracy'

“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” book review
There is so much more Massingale offers for conversation in “Racial Justice in the Catholic Church.” It is worth reading — and perhaps inviting others to join you in a book discussion.

Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago
The emblem is the highest honor the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting can grant adults

Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!
There are three opportunities to attend the workshop

‘Build Back Better worthy of support’
"We must not let the most vulnerable in our society suffer both higher prices and fewer supports when we can easily do something to ease the pain for everyone."

Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs
The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members.
