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.
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."
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.
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.
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
With great gratitude for our sisters who further the mission of God’s Providence in Asia
As we continue our celebration of Chinese New Year, during these two weeks of February, it feels like a very appropriate time to lift up our gratitude for our Sisters of Providence (SP) living and ministering in Asia. As a…
Every day is a gift
Many who have ever been in my office, have seen my little screen saver go around and around on my monitor and it reads, “EVERY DAY IS A GIFT”. Although some may consider this just a cliché, I have kept it there…
Spiritual direction with the Sisters of Providence
What is spiritual direction? Here are a few quick facts to get you started. Spiritual directors will accompany you on your journey into a greater intimacy with the Divine. Spiritual guidance is available for people of all faiths. Your spiritual…
Remembering Sister Mary Henry Brames
'She was a very gentle woman. She was never rushed, she just seemed to go. She loved jigsaw puzzles and was so faithful every day.'
Get to know Sister Mary Mundy
Get to know Sister Mary Mundy in these video clips as she tells about her ministry, the importance of prayer in her life, and what is means to her to be a part of the community of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Reflections on 50 years
'Journey in love, mercy and d justice is the theme for our Golden Jubilee Year.'
