- About
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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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- Be inspired
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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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- Visit
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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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- Get involved
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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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Environmental & social justice
Join our mission
We are committed to love, mercy and justice. We trust in “that Providence that so far has never failed us.” Collaborate with us.
You are invited
to collaborate with us, through social justice and ecological justice initiatives. Join us for workshops, ecological spirituality retreats, internships and more. We want you to help us in our mission of being God’s Providence in the world.
Is God calling on you to strive for peace and justice?
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Since 1996, the center teaches, cares and inspires for all creation.
Social justice
There is power in numbers … a group can affect change more than one person can.
“Provident God, aware of our own brokenness, we ask the gift of courage...”
– From “Sisters of Providence Litany of Nonviolence”
Learn more
about our way of life and how you can get involved.
Land ethic
We Sisters of Providence commit ourselves individually and communally to care for our resources