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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

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.

A prayer for times of discernment
At times when the way ahead,
or even the next step,
seems unclear,
assure me that You know what is to come;
that You envision
a plan to prosper me and not to harm me,
to give me a future full of hope.

Sharing the charism of Providence
It seems that the Templars are doing an extraordinary amount of good around the world in very quiet ways

Faces of the Children
Written in response to the death of Shaylyn Ammerman

A Mother’s Day Prayer
The Sisters of Providence want to honor all mothers and Mary Mother of God this week with this prayer

Giving thanks to the ash trees on Arbor Day
I feel a need to say thanks, to find a way to acknowledge their importance

Find your cause for celebration
“Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.”
