A Surprise Gift to the Archives
The donor possessed this piece of burnt wood since February 1971 when the Motherhouse burned.
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.
From Avoca to Tillamook to Portland
How did she get from Pennsylvania to Oregon? Why was a Sister, not assigned to Portland, OR, buried there? Lots of questions and now we have some of the answers.
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
In January, sisters with our ministry at the border celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
New educational book from Sister Elizabeth DeMerchant, IHM
Sister Elizabeth DeMerchant authored a STREAM curriculum guide to engage children in religious education.
Celebrating Our 2024 Jubilarians!
Join us in celebrating these Sisters and their years of religious life.
Holy Trinity Community Welcomes New Sister
The Sisters of Holy Trinity Community at the IHM Center recently welcomed Sister Maria Tinh Le, LHC, who is enrolled in the Marywood University School of Social Work.
Women at the Border
The crisis at our southern border is real. So, too, are the political and policy challenges in desperately needed immigration reform and the courageous national and international action required to address the root causes of such massive migration.
Sister Ann Rosalia Devlin Receives Award
She was recognized for her more than twenty-five years of ministry at St. Rosalia Church located in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
“Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story”
Sister Donna Korba is featured in the "Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story" project—an exploration of local and national identity, history, community and belonging.
IHM Connection Fall 2023
Vol. 31, No. 3