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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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We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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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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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

September 10, 2023: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pray for guidance and courage

Spiritual Direction: The ‘Hearing Aid’ for God
Though the scriptures are filled with reminders that, “God is near,” it often doesn’t feel that way to most of us humans. God can seem awfully quiet sometimes. And I might wonder about my own need for hearing aids when it comes to God.

Celebrate the Season of Creation 2023
We ponder the questions raised by Pope Francis

Silver Jubilee 2023
On Saturday, August 19, we honored Sisters Anji Fan and Sue Paweski for 25 years as Sisters of Providence.

September 3, 2023: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gather all your tools and supports to begin to face, accept and learn from this cross

August 27, 2023: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
This passage gives me hope about what access to heaven and earth keys give to us

Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year. Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and entered the Congregation on Sept. 17, 1998. Currently, she is…

August 20, 2023: Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
It is incredibly difficult for me to ask for help

Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
Note: Our Climate Change Task Force wanted to share with you the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is scheduled for Sept. 1, 2023. The ecumenical Season of Creation will…

We continue to pray for all as a new school year begins
Returning to school can be both stressful and something of a relief

August 13, 2023: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is fear a pathway to faith?
August 6, 2023: The Transfiguration of the Lord
The passage describing Jesus' transfiguration and my own rephrasing of it are not metaphors
