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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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We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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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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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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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.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski: What it means to be a Catholic sister today
'My sisters and our associates invigorate me for whatever might lay ahead.'

We all need a Polish grandpa! We all need the Christ Child.
We all need a Polish grandpa. We all need the Christ Child.

Come O Wisdom: a reflection on our senior jubilarians
Truly, each of you, in your own way, has been a key figure in the unfolding story of Providence in the life of this Congregation.

Advent 2019: All are welcome or How do we make room in the inn?
In a season where we sometimes can get really focused on what we are going to give, let’s become gracious receivers of God’s hospitality, receptors of the sacred

A community based on mutual, abiding love
Sister Dawn reflects on the Providence community as we welcome new Providence Associates. May this community be one that mirrors the community established more than 2,000 years ago by Jesus. A community based on mutual, abiding love and not, as with other human institutions, on power or fear.

Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
Well, the fact that we are still here 179 years later is certainly testimony to the Providence of God. It is also testimony to all those sisters in the U.S. as well as in China and Taiwan AND to the many other Dotties, Mandys and Margies in our larger community of Providence who have not let appearances keep them from doing good, doing lots of good.

A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'Give me, give us, this heart of Mother Theodore with which to treasure the power and promise of the cross.'

A Reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
Is not your heart burning inside to know this Christ, Jessica, to welcome this Christ as the core of your truest self?

A Reflection for a Golden Jubilee
This Jubilee is as much about looking forward as it is about looking back.

A reflection for first vows
What we make of Saint Mother Theodore’s legacy will be our legacy – will we follow and not look back?

This Memorial Day: Take time to Remember
This Memorial Day, I hope you will remember some hero or heroine of your own, an obscure apostle, perhaps.

The hope of Easter is planted deep in our hearts
May the convergence of spring and Easter restore your soul
