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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.

Forest Bathing
Indeed, The Woods “is like our mother, a sacred place, a gift to us humans from the divine. It is a paradise of healing.”

Season of Creation 2021 Prayer
We wanted to share this prayer from Season of Creation, the organization’s 2021 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is September 1, 2021.

Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
'I want to deeply listen to my Provident God and the promptings of the Holy Spirit.'
Musings on International Day of Friendship
I want to think that at the heart of most people is a desire to get along, to come together, to share what we have in common rather than to focus on our differences.

Musings on National Simplicity Day
All of a sudden, the “celebration” of National Simplicity Day turned into a celebration for the affluent. Why celebrate that?

Congregation collaborates with others to create ‘Death Row Visitation Project’
'“This is an essential part of our justice work.'

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Elizabeth Gentry!
The Sisters of Providence have many volunteer opportunities where you can make a difference.

Welcoming our 2021 WVC Summer Interns!
I hope you have an opportunity to meet some of them!

Celebrating World Environment Day
We owe one another a better world. We should listen to each other to find out how we can do that.

May 9, 2021: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Jesus set the ultimate standard for us to follow by his unconditional love for us.

Reflecting on National Day of Prayer
On this National Day of Prayer, for whom and/or with whom will you raise your mind and heart to God?

Providence in a year of pandemic
Here is a glimpse of what the Providence community has been up to in the past year.
