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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.

Help Us Grow Our Legacy

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. 

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.

Presentation Sisters Celebrate 50 and 60 Years of Religious Life

We honor and give thanks for the lives and ministries of nine Dubuque Presentation Sisters who are celebrating their jubilee. Sisters Diana (Mary Natalie) Blong, Cheryl Demmer, Richelle Friedman, Suzanne (Theresa) Gallagher, Elena Hoye, Beth Kress, Corine Murray and Pamela Quade observe 60 years of religious life, and Sister Gina Foletta is observing 50 years.

Voting is Social Justice

Responsible citizenship demands that we vote based on an informed conscience shaped by our faith and our values, prioritizing the needs of the vulnerable and the principles of justice.

In Memory of Associate Rosie Metzger

September 24, 1932 – July 24, 2024
Rosie Metzger has been a Presentation associate for almost 20 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Welcoming New 2024 Associates

The Presentation community was overjoyed to welcome four new associates into the Associate Partnership on May 16, 2024.

Presentation Associate Gathering 2024

On Saturday, July 20, Presentation associates gathered for the 2024 Community Days.

In Memory of Associate Judi Weydert

April 30, 1949 – June 26, 2024
Judi Weydert has been a Presentation associate for 17 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

2024 Scholarship & Award Recipients

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of our scholarships.

In Memory of Associate Margaret Barton

August 8, 1938 – May 4, 2024
Margaret Barton has been a Presentation associate for over 20 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In Memory of Associate Dennis Ryan

April 25, 1939 – February 14, 2024
Dennis Ryan has been a Presentation associate for 24 years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Employment Opportunities

The Sisters of the Presentation are currently hiring for positions in healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team!

“Christ is Risen! Love is Alive” Women’s Easter Prayer

April 21, 2024
Join other women of faith and Presentation Sisters online for an hour of prayer and reflection.

In Memory of Sister Mary Jeanette McCarthy

August 9, 1938 – April 8, 2024
With great sadness, we remember our beloved Sister Mary Jeanette McCarthy who passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. On Monday, April 15, 2024, friends may call from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West.

In Memory of Associate Jim Kluesner

August 17, 1937 – April 5, 2024
Jim Kluesner has been a Presentation associate for over 10 years. Jim will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In Memory of Sister Mary Jeanine Kuhn

July 1, 1937 – March 23, 2024
With great sadness, we remember our beloved Sister Mary Jeanine Kuhn who passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. On Monday, March 25, friends may call from 3:30 – 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 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26 at Sacred Heart Chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West.

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