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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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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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Reflections from Sister Dawn
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski is the general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. These are some of her writings.

A 2021 Reflection for our Senior Jubilee
Please jubilarians, keep sowing hope

Reflections for Foundation Day 2021
With openness and audacity, let us embrace the new lights offered during these Chapter days that are now reflected in our direction statements

Reflections for Oct. 3, 2021
Saint Mother Theodore, pray for us

Reflections for the Easter Triduum
Easter blessings to you in Providence

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

2020 Christmas letter from General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
The promises of God were fulfilled. Not only their hopes, but also the hopes of a world waiting for a Messiah, for the dawn of a new age were born in Jesus the Christ.

But this Thanksgiving, we choose gratitude
I am determined to choose gratitude as my resolution and prayer this Thanksgiving

A Reflection on the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
It is her heart and the witness of her life that gives me solace and comfort at times like these.

Reflections for Profession of Vows
Corbin, we are happy you have come.

A reflection for Feast of Pentecost 2020
God calls us today to do what the disciples did 2,000 years ago – to create communities of love

This Good Friday: Is COVID-19 the only pandemic about which we need to pray?
May these atrocities never happen again. Let us not abandon each other.

Easter blessings and prayerful support
The Sisters of Providence wish you a happy Easter! We hope Sister Dawn's messages bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
