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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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Where do you fit in?
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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Join the Providence Family
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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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. A ministry of the Sisters of Providence, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana was established in 1996. Here you’ll find a herd of alpacas, a flock of laying chickens, a 5-acre USDA certified organic garden, orchards, bee hives, a Farm Store, nature trail and internship opportunities.

Weaving alpaca yarn: a productive and beautiful hobby
Precise, mathematical, purposeful. All words that describe Sister Jean Fuqua, SP — and her art.

Growing the gift of flowers
While receiving flowers is a gift, growing them knowing they might make someone’s day a bit brighter is definitely a blessing.

Plan to join us for our Volunteer Open House!
The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters

Earth Day 2023
More than 700 people visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on April 22 to take part in the Sisters of Providence Earth Day festivities! The event returned this year after a three-year hiatus and offered many activities for both young and old. Here…

Volunteer opportunities await at the Woods!
For more information, email volunteer@spsmw.org or caLL 812-535-2878

Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Worley and 10 years of #AlpacaLove!
'All of the staff, interns and animals are so grateful to have his assistance.'

Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform
We are excited to represent the Providence Community to be part of Pope Francis' call to address the most urgent needs plaguing Earth and the poor and to take this focus into our daily lives.

Poem: Earth rising
It is alive and clings to us in way we have forgotten

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sister Hang Tran!
'I think it’s really necessary for me.'

Adopting Iggy
Our plan is to try and make this an annual trip to come see Iggy so he doesn’t forget that his Florida parents Love him very much!

Redecorating our Guest Room
This process will reinvigorate the existing growth

Meet our newest alpaca, Providence Isabelle (Bella)
Welcome to the herd Bella! Our newest alpaca is spunky and the spitting image of her mother.
