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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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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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Sisters in Ministry
Our Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are passionate about serving God by caring for all God’s creation, especially those most in need. We serve in many ways, from education to social justice, parish ministry, hospital ministry, serving the economically poor, advocating for immigrants and for a healthy environment. Read how some of our sisters serve God and others through their ministries.

Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
The Creator meant for Sister Carol Nolan to set the world on fire and to light others' candles. And she has not disappointed.

Some have Options. Others don’t
As Advent begins and we wait for the coming of Our Lord, what can we do to address the food insecurity issue?

Sister Emily TeKolste discusses food insecurity
'After all, feeding and healing people was a huge part of Jesus’ ministry.'

Sister Emily TeKolste takes part in panel discussion
“Poverty is a policy choice, and when we choose policies that favor the ultra wealthy over those who are struggling to make it to get enough food on the table to feed their families, that’s a choice our government is…

Sisters to host Christmas Fun at the Woods
All are invited!

Sister Tracey Horan interviewed by Border Chronicle
“I’ve been here for six years. This is the first year I’ve heard so many stories of people who were at a court hearing and were detained even though they had ongoing proceedings, and they were still working through their…

Virtual, in-person Taizé prayer scheduled for December 9
Join us in person or virtually

Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence continues in December
Each month of prayer will focus on a universal topic led by a Sister of Providence

Creativity within a Confused World
Without the founding Sisters who left all that they knew behind, or simply people like me who ask questions, our world would be one minded

Our Providence Community 2025-26 Laudato Si Action Platform Plan
Each member of the Providence Community is called to continue to do even more than we have in previous years

Sister Corbin Hannah featured in Global Sisters Report
'Ancestral connections and the love that shapes us'

Revisiting a Spooky Legend
Have a ghoulish time reading!
