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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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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.

Remembering Sisters Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Marilyn Rose Ginder
Remembering the lives of Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Sister Marilyn Rose Ginder

A review of ‘Active Hope’
I highly recommend this book to anyone involved in work for justice and particularly eco-justice

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Gaudentia Downey
Students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College who had the opportunity to meet Sister Gaudentia often referred to her as 'Sister Joy.'

The Death of a Dear Friend
I remember her enthusiasm for the Holy Spirit

Cubs win! Sisters react to Chicago Cubs’ World Series victory
General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Sister Nancy Nolan Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy Sister Noralee Keefe Sister Rita Clare Gerardot Sister Mary Cecile Grojean Sister Rosemary Nudd The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, were…

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Beth Kelso
Sister Beth taught in high schools and academies in Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, California and Washington, D.C.

Lives of the Saints
He encouraged me to live a life like that of my mother

God’s call is finding a place where we can thrive and be our fullest selves
"When we talk about vocation, when we talk about a call, it's not that God is asking us to fit into some box that doesn't fit us. It's about finding a place where we can really thrive and be our fullest selves."

A Haunting Desert Experience
'To those of you who don’t vote, who don’t change these laws, you are allowing children to die here inside places like Eloy'

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Therese Berry
According to her records in Archives, she was “remembered as an outstanding teacher, one who kept her classroom with beautiful décor"

Letter to Cardinal Elect Joseph Tobin
We have found in you an advocate for Catholic higher education, as well as religious life

A Reflection for Foundation Day
'A Foundation we call, Providence'
