Sisters of Providence (Western Canada)

About Us

Blessed Emilie Gamelin founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence, a catholic religious community, in Montreal in 1843.

In response to the needs of the poor, the sick and marginalized. Thousands of women of different origins and social status joined the community over the years. Inspired by the mystery of our Provident God, and the compassion of our Mother of Sorrows, Mary at the Foot of the cross.

As “Women of Providence” we invest our spiritual energy and anchor our actions in the realities and the needs of the society of our time, choosing to live in solidarity with the most destitute.

Our apostolic life engages us in charitable and pastoral commitments in the areas of health, education and social service and in the promotion of social and ecological justice.

We Sisters of Providence are an international, multicultural, inter-generational community of religious women. Living in the community enables us to love, support, challenge and encourage each other. Through personal and communal growth, we witness to Gospel Values.

Get to know us more

Through email conversation, convent visits, a retreat or the annual live-in experience. These are all great ways to explore a call to religious life.

Come and See Experience is also available for women, who are seriously considering an active religious life and have an interest in immersion with the daily life of the Sisters of Providence. It can last for a week, a month or up to a year.

This is open to single women between 20-40 years of age.