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.
General Chapter: Explained
Please keep us in your prayers during this time. We count on it!
A historical look at our Greenhouses
I often miss the old greenhouse and I still think of Sister Agnes Celeste as I’m tending to our plants
Sisters honor past, present White Violet Center directors
'For 30 years, our community has been stronger and better because these four women have led the charge in collaborating, engaging and educating as directors of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice.'
A park in Chicago may soon be named after a Sister of Providence
The nonprofit news source, Block Club Chicago, recently wrote a report regarding the possibility of a park in Humboldt Park may soon be named after the Late Sister Patty Fillenwarth, SP. Sister Patty ministered as a teacher in Indiana, Illinois,…
Sister Corbin Hannah writes column for Global Sisters Report
“Noticing I was caught in my mind, I refocus my attention to the present moment, on all the little spots from where I was removing leaves — countless, miraculous nodes. Nodes are points on a plant stem where leaves, twigs…
Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence continues in May
Times for each prayer session are 7-7:45 p.m., EDT
Sisters to host Virtual Guided Meditation in April
Engage your mind, body and heart in prayerful reflection
The Gift of Being Teachable: Lessons in Being Wonderfully Made in Taiwan
Have you ever allowed yourself to be teachable in similar experiences like mine?
Resting, Reflecting and Responding: Living the Gospel with the Sisters of Providence
During my time here, I was reminded of how God continues to work through places and people dedicated to our Provident God’s luring invitations
Let’s get Mother Theodore on the National Liturgical Calendar!
Help identify all the places where some visible and tangible devotion to Mother Theodore is taking place
Trusting Providence in Service: My Mission Experience at Miracle Home
This part of my required global immersion experience gently invited me to trust more deeply in Divine Providence