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.
Choosing Nonviolence as Gospel Witness
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Sister Helen Vinton: Impacting Agriculture
In September 2025, Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, received a letter from Lorna Bourg, the President and Executive Director of the Southern Mutual Help Association (SMHA). In the letter, Bourg explained to Sister Dawn how she…
Learning from History: Taking Providence into the World
Some people say Catholic sisters don’t have an impact on children and families the way they used to. The students at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis would disagree. Sister Mary Ann Stewart, SP, is teaching these students U.S. and world…
20 Years Ago: A Canonization
The year 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of Mother Theodore Guerin being declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Also 20 years ago, in February 2006, Sisters of Providence were asked by then-General Superior Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara,…
Providence Associate Beverly Adams: How it Started
My relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 1982. My children attended St. Angela Elementary School in Chicago. Over the years, I became familiar with their mission of love, mercy, justice and hope. Eventually, Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer, SP…
Seeds Sown: Former Students Remember Sisters of Providence Teachers
“You may not live to see it, but you will have sown the seed.”— Matthew 13 Shortly after the death of Sister Joyce Brophy, SP, a former student and colleague pledged a monthly donation in her honor. “How can anyone…
Providential Connections: Sisters Abroad
During the 21st century, it seems that the world has become more connected. More and more countries, even some of the most remote, have improved systems of communication in their own countries and around the world. Despite the conflicts that…
Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence continues in February
Times for each prayer session are 7-7:45 p.m., EDT
Sisters ‘Virtual Guided Meditation’ series begins in January
Enjoy a serene space to deepen your listening to the Spirit
Virtual, in-person Taizé prayer scheduled for January 13
Persons of all faith traditions are invited