On November 21, we celebrate Presentation Day. We invite you to view these Presentation Day Greetings from around the World!
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We thank all those who attended the 2018 Cinco de Mayo celebration. We give photo credits to Little White Dog Pet Photography for their assistance during the celebration.
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We invite you to view these Presentation Day Greetings from around the World!
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The annual Pax Christi conference is sponsored by Aberdeen Presentation Sisters, the Watertown Benedictine Sisters and local Pax Christi chapters.
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Presentation Sisters Day at Wild Water West Park in Sioux Falls requested all attendees bring a new teddy bear to the park on August 11, 2016 and receive over 50% off on admission! Teddy Bears will be given, as a sign of love, to children served in the ministries of the Sisters.
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The Presentations Sisters’ Leading Individuals Voicing Equality Camp is specifically designed to foster the self-confidence and self-esteem of young Latinas from the greater Omaha metro area. Held at the Creighton Retreat Center outside of Griswold, IA, L.I.V.E. develops the leadership skills and nurtures the faith of Junior high Latinas through songs, crafts, skits and a challenge course.
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The Aberdeen Presentation Sisters created a Leadership Camp for junior high girls in 1996. This Christian camp blends fun, spirituality and personal growth for an excellent summer experience. Leadership Camp is held at Storm Mountain in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Cinco de Mayo is a family event that brings together the business and civic community of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people in our midst. While observing this traditional Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo in Sioux Falls creates awareness of and develops pride in the diverse Latino cultures that make up our community. Latino food, dance, art, music, children’s activities and more make this a festive and fun family day. It is a benefit for the ministries of the Presentation Sisters at Caminando Juntos.
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The Presentation Sisters held a Busy Person Retreat at the Convent for students and staff at Presentation College. Spiritual guides this year were Sisters Janet Schumacher ad Phyllis Gill.
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285, 326 Kids Against Hunger meals are packed and on the way to Zambia, Africa! Thank you to Soukup Construction and the O’Gorman students who helped the Sisters and Kids Against Hunger Sioux Falls load the truck.
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Sisters Myra Remily and JoAnn Sturzl once again witnessed for peace at the gates of Fort Benning, in Columbus, GA In November 2015 to close the School of the Americas (SOA), a combat training school for Latin American soldiers.
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The annual Pax Christi conference is sponsored by Aberdeen Presentation Sisters, the Watertown Benedictine Sisters and local Pax Christi chapters.
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The Aberdeen Presentation Sisters created a Leadership Camp for junior high girls in 1996. This Christian camp blends fun, spirituality and personal growth for an excellent summer experience. Leadership Camp is held at Storm Mountain in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
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The Presentations Sisters’ Leading Individuals Voicing Equality Camp is specifically designed to foster the self-confidence and self-esteem of young Latinas from the greater Omaha metro area. Held at the Creighton Retreat Center outside of Griswold, IA, L.I.V.E. develops the leadership skills and nurtures the faith of Junior high Latinas through songs, crafts, skits and a challenge course.
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Thank you to our major sponsors, Avera Health, EideBailly, KyburzCarlson Construction, Northern Valley Communications and the 60 women who joined us on Monday, June 15 at our 20th anniversary tournament . It was a successful day filled with sunshine, golf and lots of laughter and fun! It was wonderful to be able to honor the golfers who have participated in our tournament for over 15 years. The tournament wouldn't be possible without the support of the many women who participate each year. The Presentation Sisters appreciate their kindness and generosity.
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Cinco de Mayo is a family event that brings together the business and civic community of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people in our midst. While observing this traditional Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo in Sioux Falls creates awareness of and develops pride in the diverse Latino cultures that make up our community. Latino food, dance, art, music, children’s activities and more make this a festive and fun family day. It is a benefit for the ministries of the Presentation Sisters at Caminando Juntos.
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Presentation College and Roncalli High School students donated time and energy to load a truck headed to Zambia, Africa with 285,120 Kids Against Hunger meals and over 300 stuffed animals for the children! Items will be distributed to two of the Sisters' ministries in Kaoma and Kalomo, Africa!
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Journey to Justice Reflections - Sisters Myra Remily and JoAnn Sturzl once again witnessed for peace at the gates of Fort Benning, in Columbus, GA November 21 – 23 to close the School of the Americas (SOA), a combat training school for Latin American soldiers. Sisters traveled by bus from Minneapolis to Atlanta.
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The Aberdeen Presentation Sisters continue to help feed thousands of people in Africa. During the month of November, 285,120 Kids Against Hunger meals were prepared, packed and shipped to the Sisters’ sponsored ministries in the Zambian villages of Kalomo and Kaoma where individuals struggle with hunger every day. Kids Against Hunger and the Presentation Sisters partnered to help feed these communities who are especially poor.
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The annual Pax Christi conference is sponsored by Aberdeen Presentation Sisters, the Watertown Benedictine Sisters and local Pax Christi chapters.
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The Presentations Sisters’ Leading Individuals Voicing Equality Camp is specifically designed to foster the self-confidence and self-esteem of young Latinas from the greater Omaha metro area. Held at the Creighton Retreat Center outside of Griswold, IA, L.I.V.E. develops the leadership skills and nurtures the faith of Junior high Latinas through songs, crafts, skits and a challenge course.
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On Saturday, June 7, 2014, the Cheyenne River Kateri Circle of Eagle Butte, South Dakota, held a traditional pow-wow for the community. The ceremony honored Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, who became the first Native American to be canonized as a Saint by the Catholic Church. She is the Patron Saint of the Environment. During the pow-wow, the Aberdeen Presentation Sisters were honored for their 34 years of service and education through Presentation College at the Eagle Butte campus.
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Photos taken during Chapter Elections of new leadership
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The Aberdeen Presentation Sisters created a Leadership Camp for junior high girls in 1996. This Christian camp blends fun, spirituality and personal growth for an excellent summer experience. Leadership Camp is held at Storm Mountain in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Live Out Loud (LOL) is a Leadership Camp for young women ages 15-19, and was held June 3-5, 2014 at the Hills Abbey and Retreat Center (formerly Blue Cloud Abbey) west of Milbank, SD
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During National Catholic Schools week, Sister Joan Marie Brandner organized another Busy Person Retreat, so Presentation College students and staff members could reflect on the presence of God in their lives without missing a beat in their daily routine.
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The Presentation Sisters and their staff along with Presentation College students and staff hosted and provided the Table of Plenty meal this month. Table of Plenty is a community meal served at Zion Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD from 5:30- 7:00 pm the 4th Monday of each month. Guests were greeted and made welcomed by sisters and students prior to being seated and served by other Presentation volunteers who have provided the meal for the evening. The goal of the project is to provide a welcoming atmosphere for those who hunger for food, fun or fellowship. Everyone is welcome at this no cost meal. For details or information regarding interest with your family, organization, business, church or school becoming involved in this service opportunity contact Nicole Schutter (605) 670-6216, Sue Gates (605) 225-5812 or Virginia Tobin (605) 225-7682.
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Presentation Sisters JoAnn Sturzl & Myra Remily were among the thousands of witnesses for peace to converge on Ft. Benning, Ga. Nov. 2224. to call on Pres. Obama to end the U.S. militarization of the Americas and close the School of Americas.
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Rather than just spending time with people of their own age and circumstances, today\'s young adults are getting involved and giving to those in need, and their energy and passion is certainly making an impact!
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During the ninth annual South Dakota Pax Christi Conference in Watertown this year, the attendees not only celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Sioux Falls founding chapter, but also honored Sisters Kay and Michelle Meyers for all the work they have done to promote the gospel message of peace. The Southeastern South Dakota Pax Christi group presented Sisters Kay and Michelle with a corsage and a well-decorated cake to celebrate the occasion.
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The Presentation College volleyball team joined the sisters on Wednesday, September 25 for supper and games .
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Presentation Sisters JoAnn Sturzl & Myra Remily were among the thousands of witnesses for peace to converge on Ft. Benning, Ga. Nov. 16-18. to call on Pres. Obama to end the U.S. militarization of the Americas and close the School of Americas.
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Called to Serve invites participants to learn more about the Sisters\' ministries and joyfully serve alongside them. On August 5-7, six young women participated in a retreat of prayer, reflection, sharing and service experience.
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As Cojourners, lay people, travel with the Presentation Sisters in prayer and service and carry on the charism of Nano Nagle. They share the spirituality, values and mission of the Presentation Sisters while continuing their own vocation and career.
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Aberdeen Area Hispanic Outreach Ministry responds to the needs of newer Latino immigrants as they make a home in Aberdeen and the northeast region of South Dakota.
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Presentation Sisters from England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, United States and Zambia work with the people of the Western Province of Zambia and assist them in creating a better life for themselves and their families.
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Presentation Sisters from Ireland, India, New Zealand, Zambia and the United States serve in five missions in Zambia including Kalomo in the Southern Province.
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After Hurricane Katrina, Presentation Sisters from various North American congregations partnered together to serve the homeless and underserved of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Clínica San José, located in Concepcion Tutuapa, San Marcos, Guatemala, Central America, is a joint mission of the Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen, SD and San Francisco, CA., and provides affordable health care to the 68,000 Mayan-Mam inhabitants.
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Caminando Juntos is an outreach ministry sponsored by the Aberdeen Presentation Sisters that “welcomes the stranger” within the Latino population in the Sioux Falls, SD area.
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Several Presentation Sisters visited parishes where they had schools. It was an opportunity for them to renew friendships and thank people for their support of the sisters and the school.
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Presentation Sisters from 11 countries, who mentor new members around the world, gathered in the Philippines from Pakistan, India, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and USA, who were all Nano’s daughters.
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In honor of the 125-year anniversary, the Presentation Sisters held a gathering for former members, sisters, donors and cojourners.
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The Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen celebrated 125 years of Apostolic religious Life on Saturday, July 16, 2011.
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A day of celebration for religious communities, priests and deacons of the Sioux Falls Diocese, and other special guests. Mass was in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel with the Most Reverend Bishop Paul J. Swain.
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A leadership retreat for high school girls to experience an opportunity to deepen their faith. The L.O.L. retreat was held at Presentation Convent, and included guest speaker Amy Novak of Dakota Wesleyan University and a trip to Story Book Land.
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The Presentation Sisters Women’s Retreats entitled, “A Journey to Your Spiritual Center,” were held March 26 & 27, 2011 in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.
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Sisters Myra Remily, Janice Mengenhauser and JoAnn Sturzl took part in the gathering in opposition to the Schools of the Americas.
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The Presentation Sisters are continuing their evironmental efforts and have raised an 80-foot wind turbine on their property. This power generated by this turbine, combined with the solar panels on the convent roof, should offset up to 15% of the main building.
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The Aberdeen Presentation Sisters Visit the Dubuque Presentation Sisters.
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Sister Virginia McCall has been serving in Zambia, Africa, for the past year. We have included here a photo journey of some of her ministry experiences.
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