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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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Experience the Woods
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.

A Reflection for Memorial Day
So many parents, wives, husbands and children mourn and remember loved ones who have died in wars far from home or very near home.

June: Recognizing Torture Awareness Month
Ending torture, creating a criminal justice system that promotes human rights for all people

The Golden Oldies!
Remember Sister Marie Brendan Harvey? What about "In God's Providence?"

Sisters of Providence “employ” special education students
Thursday is my favorite day of the week. It peps me up knowing the weekend is still to come. But when my favorite day of the week includes inspirational young people, well, that’s just the icing on the high school graduation cake!

Love of sports fuels Sister Joni Luna
Sister Joni to conduct basketball, volleyball camps in June

Holy Spirit in the wind and in the quiet
May this season of Pentecost bring a sense of peace and trust to you and your families. May this season of Pentecost help us lean with all our weight on Providence.

Sisters of Providence honor Dr. Dottie King
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College President named 'Wise Woman of the Woods'

Throwback Thursday: Remembering Commencement 1987
Connecting to past commencements

Write for Rights – YOU made a difference!
Approximately 3.7 million letters, messages, emails, tweets and more were composed worldwide through the campaign

Sharing the charism of Providence
It seems that the Templars are doing an extraordinary amount of good around the world in very quiet ways

Faces of the Children
Written in response to the death of Shaylyn Ammerman

A Mother’s Day Prayer
The Sisters of Providence want to honor all mothers and Mary Mother of God this week with this prayer
