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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

January 24, 2021: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Maybe he asked for us to make changes in the direction of our life. How did we respond?"

Congregation releases calls for action, days of prayer in anticipation of Inauguration Day
All are invited in a day of fast and prayer on January 20, 2021, the United States Inauguration Day of President-Elect Joe Biden

January 17, 2021: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Pray for the grace to continue seeking with Jesus what is most important in your life."

Living the Gospel of HOPE
What does it mean to actually live a Gospel of Hope? Not just think about it, but live it, in this time and in this place?

January 10, 2021: Feast of the Baptism of Jesus
"What would it mean if we treated each person we meet as God’s Beloved one?"

Ready to ring in a New Year!
We are SO over 2020.

January 3, 2021 – Epiphany
In this New Year, Jesus will come into our lives in many different ways, in the guise of those we encounter on our daily journeys.

Christmas Mourning during COVID-19 …
Today we greet the dawn of Christmas 2020

December 27, 2020: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
This is Holy Family Sunday. Write a short, one sentence prayer that you can repeat to yourself over and over again in the midst of family activities, when you leave your family and when come back to them.

Merry Christmas! There is cause for rejoicing here!
Christmas reminds us that God has become one of us in Jesus

A year of St. Joseph, family protector
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the Light of the world, reflect on the example of Joseph. We will need to be “creatively courageous” this Christmas.

December 20, 2020: Fourth Sunday of Advent
If you are home alone, resolve to take 20 minutes each day to sit in silence and breathe in Jesus and breathe out your concerns and worries
