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.
January 30, 2022
Visit the Presentation Sisters virtually for a casual conversation about life as a Catholic sister; ministry, prayer, community and anything else you want to ask about!
January 9, 2022
Begin 2022 reflecting on the wisdom offered by biblical women. Gather virtually for an evening of prayer, reflection and sharing with other young adult women and Catholic sisters.
Our November justice action offers education on how mental illness and violence intersect, particularly in the lives of women. 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.
Join Catholic Sisters for a yearlong, monthly conversation series “Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and Climate.” Each month, panelists will explore a social issue and how it intersects with racism, migration and climate in a thought-provoking and engaging conversation. January 12 will focus on Education Justice.
The Sisters of the Presentation have several employment opportunities. We are currently hiring for the positions of dietary aide/dishwasher, CNA, caregiver/nurse aide and nurse. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!
November 30, 2021
Pray the Sunday Scripture with other women of faith and Catholic sisters
Throughout the month of November, the Sisters of the Presentation commemorate the faithfully departed and invite you to submit your prayer intentions.
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.
October 30, 2021
Over Zoom, join in conversation on discerning with the saints, time for prayer and reflection and brief introductions to a diverse group of religious sisters’ communities and charisms.
November 11, 1943 – September 23, 2021
With great sadness, we say goodbye to Sister Ellen Mary Garrett. She will be deeply missed. There will be a welcome and vigil service on Wednesday, September 29, at 9:30 a.m., in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, and a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. COVID safety measures will be in effect.
