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IHM Archives
We collect and preserve the recorded history and artifacts of our IHM congregation in the IHM Archives.
Persistence
It all began with an interview by Father Sean O’Malley, OFM, of IHM Sister Mary Martha Gardiner. Father Sean had determined that an American wouldn’t know how to identify with Spanish-speaking people, therefore, Sister didn’t receive the sought-after job at…
Sister Known for Her Sense of Humor
Read about our Sister Dolores Marie McNamara.
Happy Birthday Mother Theresa Maxis, April 8, 1810
Celebrating the birthday of our Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin
She Was Not a Music Teacher
Unlike many of the early sisters, Mary Flannelly was not a music teacher; in fact, she is not recorded as teaching anything. Mary was born on December 15, 1895, in Attymass, County Mayo, Ireland. At some point, her family emigrated…
What Really Caused Her Death?
Read about a mystery uncovered by our Archives office.
Member of Early Novitiate
Read about our Sister Mary William Kearney, who was among the first six postulants to enter the Sisters of IHM in Scranton, PA.
IHM 180th Founders Day Celebrated
The Sisters of IHM recently celebrated their 180th anniversary of their founding.
No Trivial Adoption
Read about Mother Theresa Maxis life in exile with the Grey Nuns in Canada.
