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 …
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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 …
“On a warm August afternoon in 1982, I attended the profession ceremony for five young Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who were about to pronounce their final vows. During the liturgical celebration, Rev. Msgr. Daniel A. Murray, S.T.D., S.T.L., then rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, and homilist for the occasion, …
Read moreWE WALK ON THEIR SHOULDERS! Celebrating the IHM Legacy of Grace!
The IHM Sisters invite you to reflect on and remember the Mighty Macs of the 1970s by way of another source. Enjoy reading accounts of those lmmaculata championship days from the Annals of Gillet Convent at lmmaculata (then) College. Traditionally, a sister (or sisters) in every IHM convent keeps a daily account of important and …
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During this month of January 2022, we will observe the 130th Anniversary of the death of Mother Theresa Maxis, who died on January 14, 1892. After a number of years away from the community, Mother Theresa eventually returned to her beloved IHM Congregation. Mother Gonzaga, our fourth Mother General, negotiated her return and brought her home to …
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In her book, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 1845-1967, Mother Maria Alma Ryan recounts: On the morning of November 10, 1845 the three women (Mary Maxis, Charlotte Martha Schaaf, and Therese Renauld) met in the Church to attend Holy Mass celebrated by Father Gillet for the guidance of the project so …
Read moreFounders’ Day, November 10, 2021 – Celebrating the 175th Anniversary
Day 20 of 21, Join IHMs each weekday celebrating 175 years with posts leading up to our Founders’ Day on Nov. 10th. #IHMs175th
Day 20 of 21, Join IHMs each weekday celebrating 175 years with posts leading up to our Founders’ Day on Nov. 10th. #IHMs175th
Day 19 of 21, Join IHMs each weekday celebrating 175 years with posts leading up to our Founders’ Day on Nov. 10th. #IHMs175th