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.
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.
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.
Sisters Honored by Scranton Saint Patrick’s Day Committee
The IHM Congregation was awarded the Saint Brigid Humanitarian Award at a dinner hosted by the parade committee on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Journey Fall 2022
Vol. 40, No. 2: Flipping Tables
What table flipping needs to be done today?
Let this be the time to cross the thresholds before us.
Reexamining Right to Life in Light of Our Chapter Commitment to Bold Discipleship
We need to speak, write, and work vigorously to correct and lift burdens that cause the right to life to be challenged in any way.