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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

Season of Creation 2022: Care for Creation Resources
Thankfully, we have abundant resources on Care for Creation

Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
We are committed to respond to Pope Francis' appeal to take part in a journey toward sustainability and integral ecology
September 11, 2022: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
'Joy is the serious business of heaven.'
September: a month of Marian devotions
I invite you to take a few moments to pause and reflect on the devotions to Mary in the days ahead

The Season of Creation 2022: Meatless Mondays and More
Pray and reflect on the gift of food

The Season of Creation 2022: Listen to the Voice of Creation
May this 2022 Season of Creation renew our ecumenical unity!

Sisters of Providence, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters enter covenant relationship
Sister Jenny will provide her 'gifts of leadership, of listening and of loving.'

Sisters join Catholic Climate Action Projects
While no one of us is completely responsible for the climate catastrophe we are facing, each of us has a responsibility to do our part
September 4, 2022: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In prayer, perhaps we can ask for the wisdom to see what we might be holding on to that hinders us from following Jesus

August 28, 2022: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are our actions performed out of love and kindness, or out of a need to be in the spotlight?

Sisters of Providence profess perpetual vows
'Providence chose me, and I simply followed that call.'

Reflections for the Silver Jubilee of Sister Evelyn Ovalles
Come alive to what our Provident God has done for you and in your past 25 years
