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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.

Reflecting on Leadership
The goal is to offer the community the best possible choice for a team to provide collaborative leadership in the next five years.

Miracle Place is growing!
'We definitely needed more space for the children's programs'

The Sisters and General Chapter: An overview
At our General Chapter, sisters of all ages and from their ministries in the United States and Asia come together to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about what is most important to them.

Let your surroundings inspire change
This is my view as I write. I can sometimes take the sounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for granted, but in this moment I am paying attention to every bird's song, frog's croak and bee and mosquito buzz.

Sister Joni’s students send letters of support to Archbishop
'I had a strong feeling we would hear from him'

Leadership response to gun violence
When will this end?

A Reflection for Memorial Day
So many parents, wives, husbands and children mourn and remember loved ones who have died in wars far from home or very near home.

June: Recognizing Torture Awareness Month
Ending torture, creating a criminal justice system that promotes human rights for all people

Write for Rights – YOU made a difference!
Approximately 3.7 million letters, messages, emails, tweets and more were composed worldwide through the campaign

Sharing the charism of Providence
It seems that the Templars are doing an extraordinary amount of good around the world in very quiet ways

Faces of the Children
Written in response to the death of Shaylyn Ammerman

Collaborating against Human Trafficking
Most of us live in a protected space where the reality of human trafficking is far from our minds and hearts on a daily basis. When it seems so far removed from us, we may easily pass up responding to…
