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Advent
Reflections
The IHM Sisters invite you to pray
with us throughout Advent and Christmas. The pages that follow reflect
the prayer of IHM Sisters and their friends. Their words and images
give expression to the diverse and creative ways in which the living
word of God inspires each of us in our daily lives. Let us together
wait expectantly with hope for God’s coming into our hearts
and into our lives.
Advent 2009 Reflections |
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Moving
With the Spirit
Gathering of Sisters of Sanit Casimir, Saints Cyril and Methodius
and Immaculate Heart of Mary
October 10 & 11, 2009
Gathering
Photos (Flash Video) |
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Final
Profession of Sister Catherine Maria Sitjá y Balbastro
September 6, 2009
Final
Profession of Sister Catherine Maria Sitja y Balbastro,
(Flash Video)
Sister Catherine Maria Sitjá y Balbastro professed
perpetual vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience as a member
of the IHM Sisters at a Eucharistic celebration on September 6
at the IHM Center in Scranton. Sister Catherine (Katie), a native
of Argentina, entered the IHM Congregation in 1999 and has served
in various ministries in Pennsylvania and New York. Currently,
Sister Katie serves as the Coordinator of Volunteers at Encore
Community Services in New York, N.Y. She resides at St. Ann’s
Convent in Harlem. |
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IHM
Jubilee
July 12, 2009
Flash Video of IHM Jubilee
and Gatherings |
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First
Profession of Sister Lisa Perkowski, IHM
July 10, 2009
Flash
Slide Show of Sr. Lisa's First Profession |
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Dedication
of Pennsylvania Historical Marker
Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin
May 6, 2009
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Flash
Slide Show of Ceremony and Celebration |
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Msgr.
Conlon, IHM Center Chaplain, Donates Ordination Chalice to IHM Sisters
Video Description of Chalice by Msgr.
Conlon (mov)
Be patient with the download time. |
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Lent
and Easter 2009 Reflection Book
As signs of spring emerge in wind and warmth, bud and bird, the
rich tradition of our faith offers us the
gift of the Lenten-Easter season. Ancient stories and images that
have nourished the faith of generations
of believers are again presented to us through the familiar words
of the readings of the daily Eucharistic liturgy. |
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African
Sisters' Mass
The ordinary Sunday morning liturgy at the IHM Center Chapel took
on an extra ordinary sight, sound, and spirit on November 9 as
the congregation celebrated the “Dedication of the Lateran
Basilica” in Rome. That day of universal recognition of
the Mother Church of all Christendom was chosen to rejoice in
the diversity of culture and language present in our local church
here at the IHM Center. The liturgy was enhanced by Sisters’
from three countries in Africa: Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria who
reside at the IHM Center and Cathedral Convent in Scranton and
are either students at Marywood University or working in healthcare
at Our Lady of Peace Residence.
Video: African
Sisters' Mass |
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IHM
Sisters Endorse Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The IHM Congregation supports the position of the US Catholic
Conference of Bishops calling for comprehensive immigration reform.
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July 6-8, 2007, brought together
230 IHM Sisters and former sisters for a weekend of sharing of
memories, rekindling of friendships, praying together, celebrating
the past and present and planning for the future.
Sr. Mary Persico's
Address at the IHM Reunion
Responders
 Sr.
Maria Rose Kelly, IHM
Ellen
O'Brien
Joan
McAndrew
View an online slide show of photos. Original piano music by
Trish Scalese accompanies the show.
More IHM Reunion Photos
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Download New Screen Saver!
Photos by Sr. Jan Kalyan, IHM
Framed photos and greeting cards of Sr. Jan's work are available
at Heartworks
Heartworks Gift Boutique is located at
Our Lady of Peace Residence
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
Heartworks@sistersofihm.org
http://ihmnew.marywood.edu/Heartworks/HeartworksPhotography.htm |
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The
Story of the Native Irish Sisters
Who
Entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania
by Sister Michel Keenan, IHM
This is the history of the
Sisters from Ireland who came to the United States to become
women religious in the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The story
begins for the IHMs in 1872, one year after the creation of the
Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1871. Actually,
however, it has a context that parallels the history of Ireland
itself and dates back to 1695 when the English conquered all of
Ireland and inflicted the Penal Laws on the Irish people. |
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New
Book now available!
Read
excerpts from Sr. Michel's book.
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Scranton, Pennsylvania
1919-1974
by Sister Michel Keenan, IHM
Sister Michel Keenan arranges this book in chronological sections
by administration of the IHM Congregation leadership from 1919-1974.
She captures within the unique struggles of women religious in
the United States and the impact of Vatican II on their lives.
The reader will marvel at the optimistic, pioneering character
of these six IHM leaders.
To order: www.rosedogbookstore.com
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IHM
CD: With One Voice
With
One Voice is a collection of spiritual music that is
both contemporary and traditional. It features choral and solo
selections by IHM composers. The majority of the music on this
recording includes performances by a chorus and instrumental group
of approximately sixty Scranton IHMs and their friends. The proceeds
from this recording support the IHM Retirement Fund. Click
here to order. |
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Two-Minute
Messages of Hope - Audio Recordings from Sr. Mary Persico, IHM
Tune in every
Saturday between 8:33 a.m. and 8:39 a.m. for a two-minute messages
of faith and inspiration by Sr. Mary Persico, IHM: WQFM (92.1
FM) and WQFN (100.1 and 100.5 FM). |
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Video
on the IHM Congregation
Watch a streamed video about the IHM Congregation. |
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