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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

Do you ever really know?
We really have no idea what effect our actions have on people when we enact them … until years later when they write you and tell you what a profound experience they had because of the power of a saint.

Throwback Thursday: Sister Joseph Eleanor Ryan, a cause and a Positio
From 1978 to 1985, Sister Joseph Eleanor divided her time between Rome and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, as she researched material for the cause for sainthood of Mother Theodore

Reflecting on Leadership
The goal is to offer the community the best possible choice for a team to provide collaborative leadership in the next five years.

A Father’s Day Tribute!
Sisters of Providence share memories of their fathers as Father's Day approaches

The Sisters and General Chapter: An overview
At our General Chapter, sisters of all ages and from their ministries in the United States and Asia come together to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about what is most important to them.

Mother’s devotion to Our Lady of Providence lives on
My Irish Mother introduced me to devotion to Mary the day I was born by naming me Marie Louise. She had a great and lifelong devotion to Mary and was happy when our teachers, the Sisters of Providence, referred to her as Our Lady of Providence.

Sister Joni’s students send letters of support to Archbishop
'I had a strong feeling we would hear from him'

Throwback Thursday: Looking back on a Beatification
Sisters Thomasine Griffin and Catherine Livers, both now deceased, attended the Beatification of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

A Reflection for Memorial Day
So many parents, wives, husbands and children mourn and remember loved ones who have died in wars far from home or very near home.

Reflection on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
'There is a promise in each singing twig ...'

The Golden Oldies!
Remember Sister Marie Brendan Harvey? What about "In God's Providence?"

Holy Spirit in the wind and in the quiet
May this season of Pentecost bring a sense of peace and trust to you and your families. May this season of Pentecost help us lean with all our weight on Providence.
