


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.

'It IS my life!'

Sixteen Sisters of Providence celebrated senior jubilees this year.

The Creator meant for Sister Carol Nolan to set the world on fire and to light others' candles. And she has not disappointed.

As Advent begins and we wait for the coming of Our Lord, what can we do to address the food insecurity issue?

'After all, feeding and healing people was a huge part of Jesus’ ministry.'

“Poverty is a policy choice, and when we choose policies that favor the ultra wealthy over those who are struggling to make it to get enough food on the table to feed their families, that’s a choice our government is…

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“I’ve been here for six years. This is the first year I’ve heard so many stories of people who were at a court hearing and were detained even though they had ongoing proceedings, and they were still working through their…

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Each month of prayer will focus on a universal topic led by a Sister of Providence

Without the founding Sisters who left all that they knew behind, or simply people like me who ask questions, our world would be one minded

Each member of the Providence Community is called to continue to do even more than we have in previous years