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.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 7
Each month's service will be led by a different Sister of Providence
For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice
Our work of transformation and conversion is challenging but so necessary!
Reflections for one of our Asian Sisters perpetual vows
May you witness this kind of self-giving, a sacrificial openness to all that might be required of YOU through your vow of poverty
23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
Enjoy these photos of our Nov. 11 orientation for Providence Associate candidates as they begin their year-long journey of growing closer to God and the Sisters of Providence Community.
Welcome to our 2023 Providence Associates
We are blessed that 20 new Providence Associates answered a call by God to enter more deeply into our community. Enjoy these photos of the Rite of First Commitment ceremony.
Sister Tracey Horan featured at Global Sisters Report
Sister Tracey's most recent column is titled, 'Can the church change?'
Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
Sister Marian Brady looks back on and shares about her 96 years of life.
“Religious life is all about understanding your relationship with Jesus. Talking to Him. If you have a big problem, talk to Jesus about it. Nobody else is going to solve it. And Jesus will solve it in a way you might never have expected. Give it to Jesus …"
November monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
The month of November will focus on the topic of Thanksgiving
Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence
All single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to the retreat
Nurturing in the Woods: extending the hand of compassion
Sister Su-Hsin enjoys visiting with residents, listening to their stories, praying with them, reading to them and sometimes even doing a little correspondence for them. “I do whatever I can for them. I listen to them, cry with them and laugh with them."
Sisters of Providence seek public input through survey
'This survey gives us the opportunity to gain the insights of our friends and supporters about our existing programs and services.'