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Providence Associates
Walk with God with us Become a Providence Associate Are you looking for something more? Spiritual enrichment? Support? Community? Mentors? A sense of mission? God may be nudging you toward the Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence! We are women and men of varying faith traditions who walk with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Together with the sisters, we follow God’s lead in bringing love, mercy and justice to a world in need. We share...
Discerning your call
...becoming a Providence Associate. Providence Associates walk with the Sisters of Providence while deepening their spirituality in their everyday lives. Pray this Discernment prayer by Sister Tracey Horan as you search for what is next for you. These reflective coloring pages might also help help you on your journey. Get in touch Use the form here to contact our vocation minister Sister Joni. Or contact her directly at 361-500-9505 or book a virtual meeting here. Fill out my online form....
Pilgrimages
Are you interested in embarking on a journey with spiritual significance? A pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a great way to answer that call. We’ll work with you and your group to help create a special time for spiritual reflection while taking in all of the sacred, historical spaces. Visit our grounds When you are on a pilgrimage at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, there are many beautiful and holy spaces you can visit. If you are seeking more privacy to pray and...
The process of becoming a Providence Associate
...binder you receive at orientation. These detail spiritual elements important to the Providence community such as prayer, Providence, relationship, mission, etc. The two of you will discuss what you have read and share your life and faith journeys with each other. 8. After your months of learning and reflecting about the Providence Community and about yourself, if you have discerned that being a part of the Providence Community is right for you, you will write a letter of intent stating...
Spiritual Direction
Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God? The Sisters of Providence have certified Spiritual Directors to help guide you. We invite you to watch the video to learn more about Spiritual Direction. https://youtu.be/N9syc4hzkv4 What is spiritual direction? Here are a few quick facts to get you started. Spiritual directors will accompany you on your journey into a greater intimacy with the Divine. Spiritual guidance is available for people of all faiths. Your spiritual director is there to pay attention,...
Reflections on 50 years
...glance. The life journey however, isn’t simply a journey through a string of days and years. Rather, the journey is surrounded and intertwined by mystery and growth. The journey is one of risk and excitement. And, at the same time, the journey is filled with losses and gains, joys and sorrows, dreams and disappointments. The path the journey takes is never a straight one, but certainly an interesting and challenging one. I’d have it no other way. “What have I...
Retreat opportunities
...will be yours to spend in silence in any way that helps foster your sense of spirituality. Stay in one of our hermitages for privacy and silence. You will enjoy nutritious meals and may eat with others or alone. If you choose, you may meet with a spiritual director who will help you reflect on your spiritual journey. For more information or to reserve your retreat, please contact Reservations@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2946. Meals are available for purchase. Spiritual Direction is...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today. You can visit Saint Mother Theodore’s final resting place at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Contents Summary timeline Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story Early years in France Tragedy at a Young Age Sister St. Theodore Chronic ill health begins “Love the children first, and then teach them.” Winning over the children Misunderstood Schooled in medicine Missionary to the United States Journey and disappointment A Woman of Determination and...
Sign up to become a Providence Associate
...the Providence of God. You have a spiritual companion (either sister or associate) that journeys with you, deepening your faith and theirs. The candidacy year is encouraging and life-giving because of the faith-filled interactions between you and your companion, other candidates, associates and sisters. It’s awesome!” Diane Weidenbenner, Providence Associate, Terre Haute, Indiana Come break boundaries and create hope with us! Fill out the from below and we will be in touch with you. Request an application or just get...
What are You seeking?
...peer-dynamics. Catholicism has shifted this periodic dream into something more calming, slower and ultimately, more enduring. The deeper calling has come from getting to know Jesus. Understanding the idea of finding one’s ministry also feels central to me. One of my favorite aspects of vocation discernment is the idea that most spiritual principles and callings are actually mirrored throughout all vocation paths within the church; that we are called to different forms of parenthood (physical or spiritual), and that we...
Oral History: Sister Teresa Costello
...a senior in high school to become a religious. I remember thinking when I graduated that a third of my class were engaged to be married.” That was not the path Teresa would journey. Teresa interviewed with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She liked them but continued to seek. She visited the Poor Clares, the Order of Saint Clare. “They were cloistered and I thought ‘no.’ I thought because I was quiet then maybe it would work, but...
January 4, 2026: The Epiphany of our Lord
...transformative journey toward a sacred or spiritual destination (cf. The El Camino Santiago). Used metaphorically, it represents a time of personal growth and spiritual exploration. Hope dominated the magi’s landscape as they followed the star until, unfortunately, they were summoned by Herod, who fabricated his story of wanting to see the King of the Jews so he could offer him homage. When the Magi left Herod’s presence, hope in the form of the star, led them to the house where...