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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 Spirituality
“The God of Providence carries the entire mystery of the divine, ever trustworthy, never failing. The God of Providence offers all the possibilities for ourselves and the world, including both what God wants to happen and what God is willing to let happen because God honors the gift of human freedom. The choices are ours — truly free, but ever grounded in the grace of God, the Holy Mystery of Providence, about which there is ever more to be discovered.” – Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer

Sisters ‘Virtual Guided Meditation’ series continues in May
The free meditation series takes place via Zoom

A Blessing for this Season of Hope
This Easter, look for the hundredfold blessings in your life ...

Holy Saturday – Waiting in Darkness
Whatever the call, let us resolve to extend the Light of Christ however, whenever, and wherever we can.

April 20, 2025: Easter Sunday
Allow yourself to remember a difficult loss in your personal life

Find greater meaning, community as a Providence Associate
The Providence Associate relationship began in 2007

Sisters Celebrate Volunteers
'Thank you for the gift of your heart.'

A Reflection for Palm Sunday 2025
'He wants our pain and our suffering, so that we can be freed of them in order that we may be open to the joy of the Resurrection!'

April 13, 2025: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
How did that action come forth in you?

The Evolution of the Billionaire
In this month’s podcast, Sarah Christopherson and Sister Emily Tekolste’s conversation includes a discussion of billionaires and how money grows quickly when it starts as an inheritance and/or property. Since most of us are not billionaires or even millionaires, we…

Volunteers Make the Difference
Thank You!

Metanoia: A Change of Heart
But a true conversion of heart is the work of a lifetime

April 6, 2025: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Lent is a time of fasting, penance and almsgiving
