From the Archives…
Many wonderful accounts and treasures in the Archives continue to tell the ongoing story of our IHM Congregation’s charism of Love, Creative Hope, and Fidelity! Click here for a few of the inspiring examples.
From the Archives
Celebrating the 110th Death Anniversary of Mother M. Camilla Maloney, IHM
Creative Hope…Mother Camilla’s dream that Gradually Evolved into What Some Now Call “THE CITY OF MARY” Mother Camilla Maloney (1904-1913) Born at Susquehanna Depot, PA, November 10, 1852, on the Congregation’s seventh birthday, she entered the Novitiate at Reading on September 1, 1870, at the age of 17. Sister Camilla was still a novice when …
Fascinating Discoveries in the Archives…As we continue to share our IHM Story!
Since the foundation of our IHM Congregation, our sisters have been amazingly faithful in recording and preserving our community’s history. Recently, singular artifacts have been a great source of our interest, as we appreciate the fact that former archivists and many other sisters took notice of, as well as identified and saved them, for posterity. …
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the IHM Sisters in Peru!
December 12, 1922 – December 12, 2022 Villa Maria, Miraflores, Lima This year on December 12, 2022, we will commemorate the first arrival of our IHM Sisters in Peru on December 12, 1922 to serve at Villa Maria, Miraflores, Lima. Let us briefly enjoy the fascinating story of such a miraculous and momentous endeavor! Read …
In loving Memory of S. Genevieve Mary Simons, IHM
With Deep Gratitude for Your Loving Service and Faithful Dedication To The IHM Archives 1980 – 1999 It was during the tenure of Sister Rose Bernard, IHM Archivist, that the Archives finally emerged out of boxes and were put on display at the new Villa Maria House of Studies. In 1980, Sister Rose was given …
Anticipating the 150th Anniversary of Villa Maria Academy
An IHM Story of Divine Providence and Dedication to the Mission… What prompts the beginning of a great endeavor? In speaking of Villa Maria Academy, the clear answer is two-fold — the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the dedication to the mission. Throughout the 150 years of the life of Villa Maria Academy, these …
Anticipating the 100th Anniversary of the IHM Sisters in Peru!
Although our IHM Sisters in South America will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Villa Maria, Miraflores, Lima, Peru on December 12, 2022, our sisters in North America will anticipate the celebration on August 27, 2022. Let us briefly enjoy this fascinating story of such a miraculous and momentous endeavor!
June, the Month Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Miraculous stories from our IHM Community History…stories connected with a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Each year we dedicate the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In keeping with this tradition, we share two such miraculous accounts: The Rediscovery of Father Gillet through an early Sister dedicated to the Sacred …
From the IHM Archives…
Special Quiz on Surprises That Have Come to Light! Archives Quiz – Do you get the answers correct? Click here to find out!
Statues of the IHM Congregation…Then and Now
Whenever you come to Villa Maria House of Studies, do you ever notice the number of statues that grace our motherhouse entrances, hallways, stairways, and great outdoors? Do you sometimes realize that a statue looks vaguely familiar, perhaps from your not-so-distant past? If you entered our community at Villa Maria, West Chester, the connections begin …