About Us Our History From our Irish roots to the our blossoms throughout South Dakota and beyond, we have a long history of apostolic service. We honor those that have come before us with a look at our history and heritage. At the same time we look to a future of continued ministry with those in need. You can now view photos and documents from our many years of service at our online archives site: PBVM Archives 
 Dec 25, 1775
The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary were founded by Nano Nagle in Cork, Ireland, for the purpose of educating poor children. When not teaching, Nano also ministered to the si...
The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary were founded by Nano Nagle in Cork, Ireland, for the purpose of educating poor children. When not teaching, Nano also ministered to the sick. This focus on meeting needs not being met has remained a strong part of the Presentation mission.
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1880
The Presentation Sisters arrived in Dakota Territory from Dublin, Ireland, to teach the children of the Lakota Indians and the French settlers in the area. During their first year they experienced ...
The Presentation Sisters arrived in Dakota Territory from Dublin, Ireland, to teach the children of the Lakota Indians and the French settlers in the area. During their first year they experienced the isolation and suffering of the blizzard of 1880. In a letter to the sisters back in Ireland, Mother John Hughes writes: "The only thing to remark at present is the intense cold our of doors - early in the season a boat was caught in the ice on the river and there she remains. You cannot have even an idea of what frost means at home."
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1881-1882
After a harsh winter and futile trip to Deadwood, the Presentation Sisters found a temporary home with the Mercy Sisters in Yankton, South Dakota. ...
After a harsh winter and futile trip to Deadwood, the Presentation Sisters found a temporary home with the Mercy Sisters in Yankton, South Dakota.
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July 1882
The small group of Presentation Sisters responded to a call to teach at a school in Fargo, North Dakota. ...
The small group of Presentation Sisters responded to a call to teach at a school in Fargo, North Dakota.
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