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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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Providence Associates
Get a feel for who the Providence Associate community is and find inspiration in these stories. Reflections, poetry, articles and more by and about Providence Associates. Are you being called to walk with the Sisters of Providence as a Providence Associate?

A Reflection for the 2024 Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
Maybe you didn't know that being a Providence Associate would involve bread-making

‘Othering’
Are you as amazed as I am by how much you learn as part of this Providence Community?

Sister of Providence Annual Meeting 2024
The Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates gathered for their annual meeting that began on Friday, June 28, and concluded on Wednesday, July 3. Over this six-day event, there were many activities, including a Green Space Blessing and Sister Leslie…

God Meets Us Where We Are
What a comfort it is for me to remember these words

Find greater meaning, community as a Providence Associate
Currently, there are more than 300 Providence Associates in the United States and Taiwan

Growing together spiritually: Providence Associate spring retreat
The Providence Community of Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence and friends gathered the weekend of March 15-17 for the Providence Community spring retreat. It was a weekend of connecting with community, communing with nature, stretching our spiritual understandings and growing closer to God. Enjoy these photos from our meaningful weekend.

Celebrating the Gift of Women in the Bible
May their memory be kept alive

Taking time for silence during Lent
'Oh, how good a thing is silence.'

The Sisters of Providence: A history of justice
“The work of Justice, of promoting systemic change that protects planet Earth and promotes human rights, is essential to answering our call as Sisters of Providence.”

Seasons Greetings from all of us!
Seasons Greetings from all of us!

Circle of light: An Advent reflection for 2023
'The mystery was still there hiding in shadows and dark corners, but the room was filled with sparkling luminescence'

For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice
Our work of transformation and conversion is challenging but so necessary!
