Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of St. Paul’s in Cranston, RI
The 100th anniversary of St. Paul's in Cranston, RI, was celebrated on September 15, 2023.
Sisters of IHM
The Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania, are a community of Catholic women religious dedicated to God and service to God's people. Founded in 1845 and inspired by the spirit and purpose of Saint Alphonsus, we participate in the redeeming mission of Jesus by celebrating and proclaiming the Good News of God's unconditional love for all people. While currently serving in United States and Latin America, we live our mission by engaging in and sponsoring a variety of ministries that meet contemporary needs and foster the full development of human potential.
We Have Not Forgotten
IHM Sisters commemorate 9/11 with prayer and remembrance.
Tending Holy Ground
Our time and attention to these sacred grounds honors the lives of these early sisters.
“Let Peace and Justice Flow Like a River.”
On the eve of September 1, 2023 IHM Sisters and friends gathered in the Friendship Garden to celebrate the beginning of the Season of Creation—September 1 to October 4.
Ministry at the Border update August 2023
Philadelphia IHM Sisters Linda Filipponi and Joan Rychalsky volunteered to serve migrants in McAllen, Texas, and Reynosa, Mexico, from July 22 to August 5.
Our First IHM Jubilarians
The celebration for our Jubilarians gives us a chance to reflect on the first Silver and Golden Jubilarians of the Scranton Community.
Healing Racism in our Schools
In the spring, sisters in the three IHM Congregations and the Oblate Sisters of Providence were invited by the OSPIHM Healing Racism Committee to join one of three suggested human trafficking) to address issues of justice facing all Americans. Members on the revisionist education subcommittee…
Welcome Sister Elizabeth DeMerchant, IHM
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.
IHM Associates Help Celebrate Holy Week
Way of the Cross Wednesday of Holy Week at 5:30 a.m. a crowd of young people, residents of the IHM House of Studies, some IHM Associates and parishioners met at the Sisters’ house to begin the Way of the Cross. The journey throughout the…
Journey Spring 2023
Vol. 41, No. 1: Vulnerability requires courage. It allows people to be seen and understood. Being vulnerable fosters authenticity, belongingness, and love.