Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Dedicating our lives to God through evangelization, prayer, service and hospitality.

OUR MISSION

We, the Sisters of the Presentation and our associates, dedicate our lives to God through evangelization, prayer, service and hospitality. Our way of life is based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

News & Events

Celebrating 150 Years of Tending the Light

Beginning on November 13, 2024, our Presentation community celebrates the 150th anniversary of our foundation in Dubuque. This significant milestone celebrates “150 Years of Tending the Light” – offering unwavering faith, dedicated service and a deep commitment to peace and justice, with special emphasis on serving women and children.

In Memory of Sister Mary Francine Quillin

August 25, 1937 – October 20, 2024
With great sadness, we remember our beloved Sister Mary Francine Quillin who passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. On Friday, October 25, friends may call from 4-7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a vigil service at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be on Saturday, October 26, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West.

Our Beloved Visitation Sisters

Visitation Sisters transfer their congregational roles to Sister Carmen Hernandez, congregational leader of the Sisters of the Presentation.

Sister Richelle Friedman Joins Nuns on the Bus Tour

NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus have driven thousands of miles across the United States to prophetically speak for justice and advocate for adequate federal policies. Sister Richelle Friedman joins the last leg of this tour.

In Memory of Associate Yvonne Kisch

March 24, 1947 – October 10, 2024
Yvonne Kisch has been a Presentation associate for 14 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.