Stories from the Archives

We stand on the shoulders of those who’ve gone before us. Read about the dynamic, faith-filled IHM Sisters whose legacy we carry into the future.

Remembering Mother of Mercy School, Little Washington, North Carolina

A history of IHM presence at Mother of Mercy School, beginning in 1927.

The story of Sister M. Visitation Bergan, IHM.

The story of Sister Michael Mary Colligan, IHM.

The story of Sister M. Aloysius Smith.

The story of Sister Mary Leo Malone.

The story of Mother Crescentia Foster.

How did a young woman get from Kansas, to Michigan, to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Archives spotlight about our Sister Rebecca Bean, who served as a nurse and pharmacist.

Remembering our IHM Sisters who were stationed and are buried in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.