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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.

Sister Tracey Horan and Faith in Indiana: working for justice
"I believe people of faith are being called to take the lead and imagine how we can be together — how we can offer alternatives to hate and division." Sister of Providence Tracey Horan and her justice ministry at Faith in Indiana.

Celebrating 8th Day Center for Justice
I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss that, as the drumbeat of white supremacy in the U.S. echoes louder and the inequality gap widens, this beacon of creative non-violent resistance is simultaneously dimming

A front porch reflection
She had a very small house, but an extravagant heart

Musings on Kleenex and ‘Kin-dom’
The kin-dom of God is like a Kleenex that’s been washed, rinsed, spun dry in a washing machine

Providence Teen Ministry volunteers
Teens throughout the Wabash Valley flocked to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods during the first of June to volunteer with the Sisters of Providence. During their time here, the teens had an opportunity to interact with the sisters as well as those residing…

This is your life Sister Ann Casper
Enjoy this video biography on the life of Sister Ann Casper, S.P., on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of the Mission Advancement office for the Sisters of Providence.

Creating hope for the elderly and their family members in Taiwan
The Sisters of Providence Miracle Home ministry in Taiwan provides in-home care, respite care, meals on wheels, adult day care and more for elderly and people with disabilities.

Providence House restores families to wholeness
Today the biggest need is treating problems of addiction and their impact on individuals and the family systems of which they are a part. One hundred percent of the referrals that we are receiving for services for families are linked to the need for addiction recovery, especially from opioids and heroin.

Sisters and interns: becoming a little bit of each other
“There’s no way either one of us could go without being touched by the other after we’ve come in contact,” Sister Ruth explained. “We become a little bit them and they become a little bit us."

What is White Violet Center all about?
“We understand Providence as God’s care for all of creation. And, so, this loving, Provident God set forth into motion this web of life. And we’re called to be co-creators with that God to sustain and nourish that life."

Where Your Treasure Is
It was so strange to stand outside the place where Sonia was detained

The ‘month of our Mother’
I clearly remember the ritual of May crowning throughout my 16 years of Sisters of Providence education
