2024 Scholarship & Award Opportunities
The Sisters of the Presentation offers a variety of scholarship and award opportunities. Apply today! Deadline is April 1.
Happenings
On Common Ground: The Tallgrass Prairie Tour
March 6, 2024
Join Brian Hazlett and Ryan Allen as they share information from their book, On Common Ground, and their shared experiences with Iowa’s Loess Hills.
Laudate Deum 2024 Reflection
The Conference of Presentation Sisters’ Care of Creation Dream Group is hosting a six-week opportunity for Presentation people to come together with Bill Huebsch’s group reading guide and learn more about Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum.
Employment Opportunities
The Sisters of the Presentation are currently hiring for the position of a nurse and CNA/nurse aide. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!
Action for Justice
Our November justice action offers education on pursuing indigenous justice. We invite you to join us on our journey toward justice as we commit to see with new eyes what is happening in our world, to pray for God’s wisdom and guidance, and to act.
Radical Hospitality: Our Key to Transformation
As we embrace 2024, the gift of your faithful partnership is a constant reminder that our journeys cannot and will not be made alone. Your partnership is a symbol of hope and love, supporting our call to live radical hospitality to ourselves, to others, to Earth and to women and children. For this, we thank you.
Transforming Grace: The Work of Transformative Justice
Between November 2023 and November 2024, we are partnering with Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to look at the 2024 U.S. national election campaign through the lens of transformative justice.
Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Join us for an hour of readings, silence and song as we hold our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Israel and Palestine in prayer. For those at a distance or unable to attend, join us live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dbqpbvms) from 7-8 or we will also be livestreaming at https://video.ibm.com/channel/sisters-of-the-presentations and enter PBVMS2020 for the password.
Catholic Sisters Stand in Solidarity with the People of the Middle East
The Sisters of the Presentation join the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in standing in solidarity with the people of the Middle East.
Season of Creation Reflections
We invite you to pray with us as we enter the Season of Creation. Weekly reflections will be posted here.
Screening of The Letter: A Message for Our Earth
October 4, 2023
As a part of the global celebration for the Season of Creation, join us for the screening of the documentary, “The Letter: A Message for Our Earth.” This features an exclusive dialogue between Pope Francis and five people from around the world, all of whom have experienced the ecological crisis and are working to solve it.
All Souls’ Day
Throughout the month of November, the Sisters of the Presentation commemorate the faithfully departed and invite you to submit your prayer intentions.
International Day of Peace Speaker
September 21, 2023
On the International Day of Peace, join us for an engaging presentation on “Making Peace in Our Polarized Society” by Dr. Peter Coleman.
Join us for Park(ing) Day
September 15, 2023
Please join us for Park(ing) day! We would love to have our parking spot filled with energy, hospitality and music! Stop down anytime for as little or as long as you would like!
2023 IPA Assembly: Listen! God of the Universe Beckons
Nearly 70 Sisters of the Presentation and women and men associated with the various congregations from 16 countries gathered for seven days in St. John’s, Newfoundland, for the 8th Assembly of the International Presentation Association.
Community Days 2023: Standing at a New Threshold
Presentation Sisters, associates and administrative staff gathered at Mount Loretto in Dubuque on July 20-23, 2023, to participate in the annual Community Days experience.
Sister Richelle Friedman Receives the 2023 Human Needs Hero Award
Every year, the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) gathers advocates with decades of experience to celebrate their steadfast commitment to standing up for the most vulnerable in our society. On Thursday, July 13, Sister Richelle Friedman was honored with this recognition.
Earth Mama to Perform on August 6 and 7
The tri-state area women religious congregations are sponsoring two performances of Joyce Johnson Rouse, a.k.a. “Earth Mama” on August 6-7.
Presentation Sisters Celebrate 85 and 60 Years of Gratitude
We honor and give thanks for the lives and ministries of four Dubuque Presentation Sisters who are celebrating their jubilee on July 19, 2023. Sister Damian O’Brien is observing 85 years of religious life and Sisters Joy Peterson, Janet Stelken and Julia Wingert are observing 60 years.
2023 Scholarship & Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our scholarships.
Prayer for the Feast Day of St. Isidore
May 15, 2023 Please share this prayer with Presentation people so that we may pray together on May 15, Feast Day of St. Isidore.
Transfer of Congregational Leadership
On April 14-15, the Presentation community blessed and expressed their deep gratitude to the outgoing and incoming leadership teams.
2023 Scholarship & Award Recipients
Presentation Sisters and associates initiated scholarships and awards to further Foundress Nano Nagle’s legacy of education and her desire to serve.
Read about the well-deserved recipients.
Interfaith Book Read: Laudato Si
Join us for a city-wide interfaith book read of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home.
2023 Scholarship & Award Opportunities
The Sisters of the Presentation offers a variety of scholarship and award opportunities. Apply today! Deadline is April 1.
Area Sixth Graders Learn about Catholic Vocations
More than 200 sixth graders from area Catholic schools gathered at Divine Word College to explore the concept of vocations and consider what they may be called to do with their lives.
Anti-Trafficking Workshop
January 14, 2023
You are invited to “Confronting Human Trafficking,” a day-long workshop examining the root causes of sex trafficking and providing strategies to stem the tide of this crime, on January 14 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque. The program will include sessions on what drives men to purchase sex, the culture of pornography, a survivor’s story and trauma care.
Newly-elected Congregational Leadership Team for 2023-2028
The Sisters of the Presentation are pleased to announce their newly-elected Leadership Team for 2023-2028.
Catholic Sisters Grieve The Shooting In Colorado Springs
The Sisters of the Presentation join the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in mourning the lives lost in the most recent shooting in Colorado Springs on Saturday, November 19.
All Souls Day: Remembering Our Sisters and Associates
As we commemorate All Souls’ Day, we remember our beloved sisters and associates who have passed away in the last year. May we continue to keep their memory alive as we honor them today. We invite you to watch a short video.
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Giving Tuesday is a global movement. Anyone, anywhere can get involved and give back in a way that’s meaningful to them. Give to support the Sisters of the Presentation on mission.
General Chapter Set for October 7-12, 2022
The Sisters of the Presentation gather October 7-12 for their General Chapter.
2022 Scholarship & Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our scholarships.
Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and Climate
Are you looking for constructive, nuanced conversation about the big issues of our day? Watch past episodes of Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and Climate, a year-long monthly discussion series focusing on a specific social issue and how it intersects with racism, migration and climate in a thought-provoking and engaging conversation.
2022 Scholarship & Award Opportunities
The Sisters of the Presentation offers a variety of scholarship and award opportunities. Apply today! Deadline is April 1.
Sister Paula Schwendinger Shares Border Experiences
In mid-June, Sister Paula Schwendinger travelled to Laredo to offer her gifts of fluency in Spanish and a love for immigrants. She met families who had made their way to the border through South and Central America. While she was in Texas, each day she posted some of the stories she heard from families at the center. She documented these experiences in her latest book.
Bus Wrap, Billboard Target Human Trafficking
With an estimated 20,000 people traveling to the Field of Dreams to watch the Yankees and White Sox game, the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Slavery, sponsored a billboard and bus wrap to call attention to end human trafficking.
Presentation Sisters Celebrate 60 and 80 Years of Gratitude
Presentation Sisters observed 80 and 60 years of religious life on July 14, 2021.
2021 Community Gathering
Sisters and associates from all over the United States and as far as Bolivia gathered at the Presentation Motherhouse for their 2021 Community Days gathering.
2021 Scholarship & Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our scholarships.
Statement on Conviction of Derek Chauvin for Murder of George Floyd
As Sisters of the Presentation, we stand with the National Black Sisters’ Conference and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in our commitment to the sacred dignity of each human person as emphasized in Catholic Social Teaching. We endorse their joint statement on the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Remarkable Woman: Providing a home to the hopeless and homeless, at Hotel Hope
In honor of Women’s History Month, every week women in the New Orleans community are being highlighted for their extraordinary work. This week Sister Julie Marsh is featured for her remarkable work in providing a home to the hopeless and homeless at Hotel Hope.
In Good Faith with Sister Richelle Friedman
Sister Richelle Friedman, who works for Coalition on Human Needs, shares her expertise on the potentially life-changing content of new COVID bill.
Courageous Conversations: Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Training
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Join us for this practical, interactive workshop to help us individually and collectively raise awareness of non-violent communication. This virtual training will take place virtually on Zoom.
Women of Light House Float
Sisters Mary Lou Specha and Julie Marsh are lighting up their New Orleans neighborhood with hope-themed house float.
2021 Scholarship & Award Opportunities
The Sisters of the Presentation offers a variety of scholarship and award opportunities. Apply today!
Order Your Perpetual Calendar Today!
We have a limited supply of our perpetual calendar of daily reflections and inspirations available for purchase. Find out more if you would like to place an order.
Repair Our Democracy
We join with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and the world in praying for peace after witnessing the violence in our nation’s capital yesterday. Let us pray to God that we will resolve our nation’s differences using peaceful means and not fighting each other.
Unexpected Blessings
During this pandemic, Presentation Sisters have continued their work while sheltering in place, both inside and outside the motherhouse. Despite many challenges, they have discovered creative ways to reach those they serve, receiving many blessings along the way. Sisters Beth Driscoll and Rita Cameron share their experiences of ministry during these times.
2020 Community Gathering
Dubuque Presentation Sisters and associates held their annual community gathering over Zoom this year. Although the personal connections were missed, the gathering held many blessings of group conversations and sharing.
Enjoy our latest issue of Presentation Doorways
In our Winter issue of Presentation Doorways, we hope you enjoy reading personal encounters of our sisters and associates who work with, listen to and give time to our struggling brothers and sisters. Also highlighted are the hidden blessings found within these challenging months, remembering that in all things there is gift.
Visitors Temporarily Restricted Due to COVID-19
Due to the serious and escalating nature of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Presentation Motherhouse will be closed to all visitors until further notice.
All of Us Are in this Together
Getting through this crisis takes All of Us. The only way to conquer the coronavirus and save lives is for All of Us to work together as one community. Regardless of where we were born, we are standing shoulder to shoulder, and all of our contributions to society are more indispensable than ever.
Mourning the Death of George Floyd
Our hearts are breaking as we mourn with the family and friends of George Floyd and with all who have lost loved ones to law enforcement violence, all who live in fear, all whose dignity is threatened.
2020 Scholarship & Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our scholarships and awards.
CANCELLED: Courageous Conversations: Non-Violence Training Workshop
April 18, 2020
Due to this time of uncertainty, we have decided to cancel this event. We pray for the safety of all.
Final Vow Preparation
March 4, 2020
Today marks the beginning of Sister Mary Therese Krueger’s preparation for final vows with the Sisters of the Presentation.
