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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

October 5, 2025: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
What level of hope and joy does it awaken in you?

September 28, 2025: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Where is my heart closed to suffering?

Join us for ‘An Evening with Carrie Newcomer!’
General admission tickets cost $20 per person

Sisters hosting Carrie Newcomer concert
General admission tickets cost $20 per person

September 21, 2025: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
How can I engage with this world from a place of love and abundance instead of fear and scarcity?

Remembering a ‘Star Teacher’
'I honestly did the best I could.'

Leadership Team statement: We must overcome all of this violence
Each of us has the capacity to decrease or increase the violence by our thoughts, words and actions.

Celebrate Foundation Day with the Sisters of Providence
Join the Sisters of Providence as they recognize their heritage

Virtual, in-person Taizé prayer scheduled for October 14
Join us in person or via livestream

Sisters, Thrive Dementia series continues in October
Times are 1-3 p.m., each session

September 14, 2025: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
What does it mean to believe in Jesus?

Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence begins in October
Times for each prayer session will be 7-7:45 p.m., EDT
