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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.

Sister Cathy Campbell reflects on Jubilee
'When I told friends in 1966 that I was entering religious life, they told me to think about all the things that I would be giving up.'

Throwback Thursday: A Scottish nun
Sister Raymond was an avid watcher of 'The Young and the Restless'

Oscar Lopez Rivera: A Man of Hope
After more than one hour of listening to his stories, we asked where he finds hope in life given his life of 35 years in Federal prison

Throwback Thursday: Sister Joseph Eleanor Ryan, a cause and a Positio
From 1978 to 1985, Sister Joseph Eleanor divided her time between Rome and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, as she researched material for the cause for sainthood of Mother Theodore

Reflecting on Leadership
The goal is to offer the community the best possible choice for a team to provide collaborative leadership in the next five years.

Miracle Place is growing!
'We definitely needed more space for the children's programs'

A Father’s Day Tribute!
Sisters of Providence share memories of their fathers as Father's Day approaches

Throwback Thursday: A ‘Knighted’ Sister?
Did you know the French Government honored Sister Georgiana?

The Sisters and General Chapter: An overview
At our General Chapter, sisters of all ages and from their ministries in the United States and Asia come together to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about what is most important to them.

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Marie Kevin Tighe
In 2006, Sister Marie Kevin traveled to Rome for the canonization of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
'The thrill and excitement of car racing got in my bones and hasn’t left me.'

Throwback Thursday: Looking back on a Beatification
Sisters Thomasine Griffin and Catherine Livers, both now deceased, attended the Beatification of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
