Presentation Presence from 1969-2012 Saint Patrick Parish traces its history to the first Mass in Cedar Falls, Iowa, celebrated by Father Patrick McGinnis in the home of Andrew Mullarky in

Presentation Presence from 1968-2016 The work of the Sisters of the Presentation in Waterloo, Iowa, varied with the years. Twenty-one sisters served as teachers, parish ministers and spiritual directors in

Presentation Presence from 1944-1977 “Even before the first meeting of the Ecumenical Council, one could see a Catholic sister in Oregon, Illinois, riding a Church of God bus.” A parish

Presentation Presence from 1964-2005 “Four Presentation Sisters arrived in Chicago, Illinois, on August 11, 1964, to begin a new mission at St. Germaine Parish in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Sister Mary

Presentation Presence from 1962-1990 On August 13, 1962, three Presentation Sisters were welcomed to St. Odilia Parish in St. Paul (Shoreview), Minnesota, by Father Leo Kapphahn, OSC, and his assistant

Our Global Roots The Sisters of the Presentation founded by Nano Nagle in 1775 has become a world-wide organization spanning 24 countries and six continents. The Dubuque foundation, stemming from

Presentation Presence from 1961-Present After having conducted religious education classes at St. Philomena Parish in Asbury for 25 years, the Sisters of the Presentation took over the operation of the

Presentation Presence from 1959-2006 A study of the four Catholic high schools in Dubuque, begun in 1955, discovered deteriorating buildings and overcrowded conditions. Loras Academy, Immaculate Conception Academy, St. Joseph

Presentation Presence from 1956-2008 Sheldon, a thriving town in the northwest corner of Iowa, was founded by Irish settlers, who carried their heritage with them to the New World. The first

Presentation Presence from 1923-2009 The histories of three northeast Iowa parishes and schools are closely related, and in some cases intertwined. The following narrative relies heavily on the history of

Presentation Presence from 1952-Present “In 1854, as prairie schooners moved westward, a small band of pioneers settled along the Cedar River in a village which was to become Charles City.

Presentation Presence from 1941 – Present “In the name of the parish … especially on behalf of two generations of Sacred Heart families, we publicly express our gratitude to the

Presentation Presence from 1947-1985; 1987-2001 “In the name of the parish … especially on behalf of two generations of Sacred Heart families, we publicly express our gratitude to the Presentation

Presentation Presence from 1927-2015 “Father (Thomas) Davern organized the parish men to assist in the building of St. Cecelia Academy. The basement area of it was dug by horses pulling

Presentation Presence from 1920-1968 “In 1920 some timid, home-loving sisters considered South Dakota almost beyond Earth’s end. However, four valiant daughters of Nano Nagle were found who were ready to

Presentation Presence from 1920-2010 “In 1920, the Reverend Thomas Davern saw the completion of a parish school at St. Mary’s made possible by the generosity of Mr. Denis Hessian, who donated

Presentation Presence from 1919-1929 “The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dubuque, Iowa, who had not previously been represented in the Diocese, were placed in charge of

Presentation Presence from 1919-1981 “Spiritually fortified with the peace and confidence that comes from participation in Mass and Holy Communion, five Presentation Sisters faced West, bound for the land of the

Presentation Presence from 1907-1969 “No town is an island, but the town of Fairbank wouldn’t be without one.” Thus began an article in the Des Moines Register on September 3,

Presentation Presence from 1910-2012 Catholic education began in the “River City” area in 1888 with the building of St. Francis Academy, a boarding school for girls and a day school

Presentation Presence from 1913-1968 In 1909 Father John M. Molloy had a great deal of influence on the town of Ryan, Iowa, and also on the parish and school in

Presentation Presence from 1915-1969 “I found a deep faith in the people in Monona, Iowa, and continue to treasure the memories of my days there,” Sister Sheila Ann Dougherty remarks

Presentation Presence from 1919-1927 “An invitation for Nano Nagle’s daughters to work in Colorado came like a bolt from the clear blue. The first request came from Father Ghroman at

Presentation Presence from 1919-1940 “Nestled in the rolling hills of northeast Nebraska, the town of Emerson has the distinction of being located in three counties.  The largest western section is

Presentation Presence from 1902-1912 St. Aloysius School St. Aloysius School saw several orders of sisters over the years including Milwaukee Franciscans (1901-1902), Dubuque Presentations (1902-1912) and LaCrosse Franciscans (1913-1986). The

Presentation Presence from 1902-1999 “Mother Mary Josephine Howley, sister in charge, accompanied by Sisters Mary Aloysius Waring, Mary Xavier Evens, Mary Dolorosa Lynch and Mary Petronella Clark, arrived in Whittemore

Presentation Presence 1907-1973 Dougherty, “The Garden Spot of Iowa,” first welcomed the Presentation sisters in 1907. At that time the Holy Ghost sisters, who had run the school since 1897,

Remembering West Dubuque Expanding to West Dubuque Dubuque foundress, Mother Vincent Hennessy, and the three women who accompanied her from Ireland to Iowa wasted no time in expanding their services

Presentation Presence from 1892-1989 St. Matthew Parish in Clare, Iowa, was created to serve the Irish immigrants who lived along the banks of Lizard Creek. The population was mostly rural in the

Presentation Presence from 1875-1997 In February 1875 Mother Vincent Hennessy opened the front parlor of the Presentation Key West Convent to school children to begin the long story of Catholic

Presentation Presence from 1882-1969, 2001-2007 “A backward glance over close to 70 years reveals how sincere and warm was the welcome extended to Sisters Vincent Donnelly, Baptista Hussey, de Sales

Presentation Presence from 1885-1975 The Presentation sisters began their ministry in Elkader, Iowa, on August 25, 1885. The Sisters of Charity, BVM, who had spent 17 years in the school,

As one who has walked the halls of St. Columbkille School from kindergarten to 12th grade, it is my privilege to muse upon its beginnings and early history. In October

Presentation Presence from 1883-2000 To recount the history of Saint Pat­rick’s School is to also recount the his­tory of the Presentation sisters in Waukon, Iowa, and indeed of Catholic edu­cation

Presentation Presence from 1950-2009 “We are grateful for the long and faithful service of the Sisters of the Presentation to St. Mary Parish and School. They touched many lives both

Presentation Presence from 1887-1950, 1997-2010 When in 1887 Bishop Hennessy requested Mother Patricia to assume control of two schools built that year, Danbury and Farley, Iowa, she had only four

Presentation Presence from 1887-1996 From the east windows of my home in Farley, Iowa, I look out onto a green space that once housed St. Joseph School. The doorway of