Grounded in the spirit of our foundress, Nano Nagle, who courageously resisted the penal laws in Ireland, inspired by Jesus’ call to love our neighbor, and faithful to our mission to “promote the gospel values of human dignity, respect, freedom, justice and care for Earth,” we, the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, speak out in response to recent actions that threaten the dignity and well-being of our immigrant brothers and sisters.

The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who share life and relationship with our Haitian and Syrian sisters and brothers, denounce the recent Supreme Court decisions that permit the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the United States and restrict access to asylum for those seeking safety and protection at our nation’s border. Rather than protecting those who seek safety, contribute to life among us and strengthen our communities, these decisions create unnecessary hardship, fear and trauma for many of our immigrant sisters and brothers.

We believe that every human life is to be valued and protected and deserves to be treated with compassion, dignity and respect. We continue to stand in prayer and advocacy with all who work for just immigration policies that protect the vulnerable, uphold human dignity and offer hope to those seeking safety for themselves and their families.  

May our God who created life continue to protect all who are impacted by these Supreme Court decisions and strengthen all who work for the Gospel values of human dignity, justice and peace.

The Leadership Team of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Sisters Mary Catherine Redmond, Catherine Cleary, Dorothy Scesney and Laura Urbano

"We must believe the Almighty permits everything for the best. You'll see that with his assistance everything will be well," (Nano) wrote to Eleanor. In her little room, with the flickering light of her candle casting dancing shadows against the paper, she continued, "I hope your courage and faith will bring you through all crosses and bring about a happy conclusion to this foundation."  She took up her pen to finish the letter, "I can with truth say you are under God, the chief support of this good work which I am sure will prosper," she assured her before signing off, "I am, my dear Miss Fitzsimons, your most affectionate friend, Nano Nagle."                                                            
250 years later, the mission continues as we carry the light of Christ in our Lanterns as we mission to those most in need . . .

Congregational Mission

Inspired by our foundress, Nano ​Nagle, we commit ourselves to the Gospel values of hope, justice, freedom and human dignity. In union with one another, we pledge to act for and with the poor and oppressed of our world and to care for the Earth.

General Chapter Statement

The focus of the Chapter of Affairs was to decide our direction statement for the next six years. We prayerfully discerned and decided on the following commitment:

In the spirit of our foundress Nano Nagle, Presentation sisters and associates commit ourselves to address the needs of women and children, especially as they are impacted by economic, environmental and racial inequity.