Click here for an large version of the map. Sisters of Providence are engaged in ministries throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, in Taiwan and the West Indies. Currently, there are more than 600 Sisters of Providence. Sisters of Providence minister in 26 states, the District of Columbia, Taiwan and the West Indies.
Some sisters teach or serve in school administration.
Others work in parishes, diocesean administration, social justice services, counseling and health care. Many also work in administrative offices of the Congregation or for other religious organizations. More than 200 sisters serve in prayer ministry - honoring the many requests for prayer submitted to the Sisters of Providence. For more information, see our web pages about Sisters of Providence ministries and Sisters of Providence sponsored institutions . The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence was founded in 1840 by Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin.