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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.

Mason jar soil test
Plants need sun, water and healthy soil to grow. You can’t control the sun and nature and where you live will heavily influence your water. But you can have a beneficial impact on your soil if you know what it…

Earth Day Every Day: Follow the cabbage
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the food system so I’ve chosen just one crop to follow, from seed to plate.

Earth Day Every Day: How land, animals, plants and poop are all connected
It all starts when our alpacas lift their tails. A journey begins that has a shared ending: the restoration of our land.

Earth Day should be every day
It can seem a bit daunting but there is still a path for us all to work together to heal our planet

Welcoming the Spring Equinox
As we celebrate Spring Equinox and begin spring gardening chores, we may want to think of gardening as prayer.

WVC announces personnel changes
'As the Sisters say, it was Providence!'

Farmers must power through whatever Mother Nature dishes out
With the cold and snowy weather now upon us, raise your cup for all the farmers and workers who brave the elements this winter.

Winter blues? Farmer Tara recommends a little friluftsliv!
Norway has a word and cultural keystone called friluftsliv, which means “open air life.” It’s a celebrated tradition to dress for the weather.

Our Letter to President Biden
'We stand with you especially in your commitment to prioritize climate change solutions.'

White Violet Center interns: Meet the fabulous four!
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice recently welcomed two new interns to our program. Meet them and our two seasoned interns.

‘Tis the Season of Visions and Dreams
We invite your support and encouragement by adding your name to this letter

Leadership Team shares statement on United States exit from Paris Climate Agreement
Note: The following statement was crafted by several national faith organizations. The Leadership Council of Women Religious (LCWR), of which the Congregation is a member, also joined in sharing their dismay as the United States formally exited from the Paris…
