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Walking
in the Shoes of Another
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.
The following words and drawings reflect the prayer of nearly one
hundred IHM Sisters, Associates and friends. They pondered these
readings and allowed their deep reflections to give abundant life
to their messages. May these reflections nourish our own daily prayer
and invite us to see how we are bound to God and to one another
in the paschal mystery of Jesus.
May our journey through Lent, the Triduum, and the Easter season
find us in a different place from where we began. May we be more
faithful to God’s loving covenant with us, more responsive
to the Gospel, and more loving to one another. |
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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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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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Installation
of New IHM Leadership Team, June 25, 2006
At a Eucharistic liturgy at the IHM Center on June 25, the IHM
leadership team members were commissioned.
Remarks
by Sr. Mary Persico, IHM |
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IHM
Leadership Team Elected
On April 21 and 22 at the IHM Center in Scranton, one hundred
and thirty-eight delegates representing 528 IHM Sisters elected
six new team members for leadership of the Congregation of the
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the next
four years. |
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Construction
of the Pascucci Family Our Lady of Peace Residence
Moving
Out of Our Marian Convent, January 2006
Moving
Into Our Lady of Peace Residence, January 15, 2006
Mary,
Woman of the Eucharist
IHM
Capital Campaign |
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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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Ceremony
of Entrance into the Novitiate |
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IHM
Sisters Joins Hands with Geisinger in New LIFE Program
The IHM Sisters are building a new 120-bed residence to serve the
housing and healthcare needs of a growing number of elderly and
infirm IHM Sisters. The new residence will house a LIFE (Living
Independently for Elders) site, which will create new healthcare
opportunities for them as well as the eligible elderly population
in the local area. In an award made by the State of Pennsylvania,
Geisinger Community Health Services, a division of the Geisinger
Health System, was selected as the healthcare provider offering
a variety of services with the goal of maintaining health, preventing
nursing home placements and improving quality of life. Full
text of press release. |
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Tracing the
Spirit
Check out the wonderful events of our gathering of Sisters
of St. Casimir, Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius and
IHM Sisters, “Tracing the Spirit.” |
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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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Sr.
Trish Scalese Final Profession Video
Sister Patricia
Scalese professed perpetual vows as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary at a Eucharistic liturgy held at the IHM Center
in Scranton on April 26, 2003.
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Sr.
Luz Maria Cayazzo's Incorporation Video
Sister Luz
Maria Cayazzo, IHM, was recently incorporated as a perpetually
professed member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary, Scranton, PA, at a Eucharistic liturgy held at the IHM
Center on October 4.
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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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Sr.
Catherine Sitja y Balbastro Professes Vows
Sister Catherine Sitja y Balbastro recently professed
temporary vows as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
at a Eucharistic liturgy held at the IHM Center in Scranton.
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Video
on the IHM Congregation
Watch a streamed video about the IHM Congregation. |
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