Woman of Mystery
How did a young woman get from Kansas, to Michigan, to Scranton, Pennsylvania?
Sister Bernadette Thomas, IHM
Sister Bernadette currently serves as a clerk in the IHM Archives office.
A Woman Ahead of Her Time
Archives spotlight about our Sister Rebecca Bean, who served as a nurse and pharmacist.
Helping the New SSCM Congregation
In 1913, Sister Loretta was asked to serve as the Directress of Novices at St.
Stephen Convent in Plymouth, PA, for the new Congregation of the Sisters
of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Child Care and Early Earth Care
According to IHM congregation history and someone who knew Sister Stephanie, she loved the little children in her care, and she was also known for her love of nature.
The First Nun to Die from St. Leo’s
Meet Sister M. Sixtus Murray.
Sister M. Felicitas Baxter, IHM: The first sister buried in our cemetery
Have you ever wondered, as you walked or drove past our little cemetery on the Marywood University grounds, who was the first sister buried there?
“Heart Immaculate”: A beloved hymn
"Heart Immaculate, Heart so sweet, Diffusing love with ev'ry beat, Lead us to Love!"
100 years of the Marywood University Alma Mater
This year is the 100th anniversary of the writing of the Alma Mater for Marywood University.
“Chosen”: Who wrote the music?
One of our most cherished songs is "Chosen," which has a long history in the community.
Remembering St. John’s/St. Mary’s Schools, Cresson, PA
We have a wonderful example of two sisters, each of whom served God and God’s people in her own way—either by her simple, childlike spirit or by her roles of leadership and administration.