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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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What inspires you?
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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Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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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 Sister Sheila O’Brien
Sister Sheila O'Brien was a Sister of Providence for 63 years

Remembering Sister Loretta Schafer
In 1976, Sister Loretta was elected the 13th general superior of the Sisters of Providence

‘The Brides of Christ’
A look back at the Feast of the Assumption

A look at the fountain
Prior to 1913, the fountain did not exist

A look at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sister Ann Sullivan
A look back at the beginning of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

Vatican visitation finds love
They saw that we genuinely love one another.
After a years’ long and sometimes painful investigation, that is what stands out for me from the results of the apostolic visitation on our community of women religious by the Vatican.

Nolan receives alum award for purpose, devotion and leadership from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
Sister Carol Nolan received the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award for possessing similar purpose, devotion, community vitality and leadership as exhibited by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s foundress.

A history of The Saint Anne Procession
Procession to take place at 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 25, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

A sister and doctor: Meet Sister Arrianne Whittaker
'It was an amazing experience, and indeed, quite a providential one, too.'

Throwback Thursday: Do you know who we are?
Can you name these sisters?

Life lessons from the Sisters of Providence
There was one constant during all those years — Sister Rita. I never lost touch with her and even managed to see her throughout the years. At a minimum, we would talk on the phone and catch up on each other’s lives. Every time I got off the phone with Sister Rita or visited with her, it would bring me back to Providence and those lessons learned at the Woods.

Sister My Huong Pham reflects on Jubilee
'I hope my relationship with Providence grows deeper and deeper each day.'
