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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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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

By the numbers: 30 years of Providence Food Pantry
'Without you, there is no us.'

A Reflection for the 2024 Foundation Day Mass
The readings that were just proclaimed are beautiful reminders of what is foundational to our lives and the life of this Providence Community as we celebrate this 184th Foundation Day. But none of these words captured my imagination or my…

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

Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
Ann was raised with a love of the land.

October 20, 2024: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pray to be open to the possibilities

October 13, 2024: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week let's ask ourselves if we are doing all we can to further the kindom by our acts of love, mercy and justice

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

Honoring the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi adopted such a life for himself and lived joyfully a radical form of Christianity and called his followers to do likewise.

‘She is Our Hero:’ Reflection for the 2024 Feast Day for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'Let us be astonishing, sisters.'

October 6, 2024: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week let us pray for a heart to see things simply

Sisters of Providence welcome new postulants
'I was here for a week and my heart was at peace'

Listening to Nature’s Whispers
Let's do our part
