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.
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.'
For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things
Nature is Sister Lucy Lechner's peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods.
Scenes from the 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk
The 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk raised approximately $14,000 for Providence Food Pantry!
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
Each month's service will be led by a different Sister of Providence and be focused on a different topic
Spiritual Direction: The ‘Hearing Aid’ for God
Though the scriptures are filled with reminders that, “God is near,” it often doesn’t feel that way to most of us humans. God can seem awfully quiet sometimes. And I might wonder about my own need for hearing aids when it comes to God.
Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection
' ... I ask you, Anji and Sue, to come forth to the sanctuary and lead us in our renewal of vows.'
Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year. Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and entered the Congregation on Sept. 17, 1998. Currently, she is…