News & Events
For more information on any of these news or events, contact Jane Buse-Miller, Director of Communications, at 563.588.2008 or info@dbqpbvms.org.
December 27, 1925 – January 7, 2025
Associate Rita Plathe has been a Presentation associate for 21 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Gather virtually for an hour of prayer, reflection and sharing with other young adult women and Presentation Sisters.
September 17, 1926 – January 6, 2025
Reverend Monsignor Edward Lechtenberg has been a Presentation associate for 15 years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The Sisters of the Presentation are currently hiring for the position of Director of Community Life and also positions in healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!
In these tumultuous times, let us stand in solidarity with our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters as we advocate for comprehensive immigration reform that provides a reasonable path to citizenship.
In our Winter issue of Presentation Doorways, we highlight the various ways we continue to uphold our storied history and to honor Nano Nagle’s legacy by addressing challenges in our world today. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we continue to tend the light with deep compassion, resilience and an unwavering commitment to women and children, social justice and care of Earth, believing God’s spirit is always guiding us along the way.
December 15, 2024
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection on December 15 as we respond like Mary, with a listening heart.
We honor and give thanks for the lives and ministries of Sisters Marian (Mary St. Jude) Sweeney and Dolores Zieser who celebrated their 75th jubilee on December 5, 2024. These two extraordinary witnesses of endurance, grace and dedication have been a blessing for many.
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.
We invite you to be a part of this living legacy and help us reach our goal of 150 trees by either planting a tree or sponsoring a tree.
