Before Lent 2023, we decided to do a special Lenten Project—put each sister’s name on a piece of paper and place into a large basket. The idea was to draw seven names on a Sunday night, then during the week, make a friendly phone call to the sister whose name we drew.
IHM Publishes Book
Our Sister Elizabeth DeMerchant authored a STREAM curriculum guide to engage children in religious education. STREAM is a form of project-based learning that incorporates science, technology, religion, engineering,art, and math
IHM Sisters Gather for Conversation and Dinner
Our IHM Sisters recently gathered for conversation and dinner at Marywood University, Scranton, PA.
Holy Trinity Community Welcomes New Sister
The Sisters of Holy Trinity Community at the IHM Center recently welcomed Sister Maria Tinh Le, LHC.
The Little Sisters in Haiti Celebrate 75 Years of Service
On December 14, 2023, the Little Sisters of Sainte Thérèse will anticipate the conclusion of their schedule of celebrating the 75th Anniversary of their founding.
Sister Ann Rosalia Devlin Receives Award
Our Sister Ann Rosalia Devlin was recognized for her more than twenty-five years of ministry at St. Rosalia Church in Pittsburgh, PA.
The "Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story"
Our Sister Donna Korba is featured in the "Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story" project—an exploration of local and national identity, history, community and belonging.
Celebrating The 100th anniversary of St. Paul's in Cranston, RI,
The 100th anniversary of St. Paul School in Cranston, RI, was celebrated on September 15, 2023.
IHM Sister Receives Award
Sister Kathryn Clauss is the 2023 recipient of the Sister M. Denis Donegan Award.
Tending Holy Ground
We are looking for help to clean up the graves of our IHM sisters buried at Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton, PA
Celebrating Our 2023 Jubilarians!
On July 30, 2023 we celebrated our IHM Jubilarians with a mass and dinner at the IHM Center.
Warmly Welcomed to Ghana
Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM, was fortunate to participate in an ASEC service learning program in Elmina, Ghana, with students and faculty from Marywood University and Chestnut Hill College.
IHMs Graduate from CTU
Our Sister Rachel Terry, IHM, was among those graduating from the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago on May 25, 2023.
One Sister’s Vocation Efforts in the Classroom
Sister Elizabeth DeMerchant Elizabeth teaches religion at All Saints Academy in Scranton and moderates afterschool clubs. When was asked to teach religion, she said to herself, “Do NOT be boring!”
Sister Elizabeth DeMerchant Professes Final Vows
On April 15, 2023 we celebrated Sister Elizabeth Ann DeMerchant, IHM, who made her life-long commitment as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Welcome Home, Sister Eileen
The gates of the IHM House of Studies in Sicuani burst open on Sunday afternoon, echoing the words of the psalmist “Go in with glad songs of praise.”
A Mission of Welcome
Sister Maureen Schrimpe, who serves as the University of Maryland Dining Services' quality coordinator and nutritionist, advises students on nutrition and allergens.
Sister John Michele Southwick named Northeast Woman
Sister John Michele Southwick, IHM, named Northeast Woman by The Sunday Times newspaper, January 22, 2023
Studying at CTU
Sister Rachel Terry, IHM, is currently studying at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL.
OSP IHM Border Community Update
An update from the OSP-IHM Border Community in McAllen, Texas
We are all Called to be Missionaries
Each summer Sisters Eileen and Ancilla come back to the U.S. to continue their work to help support their mission in the diocese of Sicuani, Peru.
IHMs Awarded LCWR's Emergent Future Grant
IHM sisters applied for and were awarded a grant from LCWR's Emergent Future Fund.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Sisters at Our Lady of Peace Residence Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Sister Elizabeth McGill Professes Vows
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Sister Elizabeth Ann McGill professed temporary vows of chastity, poverty and obedience in Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in the presence of family, friends, IHM sisters and women religious of various congregations.
IHMs Collaborate at the US-Mexico Border
Reimagining our Ministerial Outreach in the Future… IHM Collaboration at the Border
Celebration of First Profession on the IHM 175th Anniversary
Sister Giovana Fuentes Bendivez celebrated her First Profession of Vows on November 10, 2020.