Presentation Associate Ministers

(Pictured L-R:Claire Boudreau,  Kathy Chouinard, and Mary Jo Halloran. On right, Sr. Paula Cormier in front, Jane Person in back)

The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a congregation of women in the Church whose vowed members serve God’s people in many ministries.  The Congregation was founded by Nano Nagle in Cork, Ireland, in 1775, to teach and care for the poor and oppressed.  In time, Nano’s followers carried the charism to many parts of the world.  Today, women and men, inspired by her charism, work to enflesh it through their prayer and service. Since Nano’s charism is a gift to the Church for the spread of the reign of God, it is something to be shared.

Christian Baptism calls all people to participate in the Church’s mission of evangelization and transformation of the world.  Being an Associate Minister provides a way of living out Baptismal promises by sharing in the charism, spirituality and mission of the Sisters of the Presentation without being a vowed member.   Associate Ministers have the opportunity to extend the work of the congregation and the spirit of Nano Nagle.  The Sisters share their spiritual resources with the Associates and all are enriched by the spirituality of one another.  The congregation relates to the larger Christian community by this bonding of sisters and associates in spiritual growth, mutual support, and sharing in the mission of the Sisters of the Presentation.

Each Associate Minister is asked to belong to a local AMEN group whenever possible. AMEN groups
are composed of Presentation Sisters and Associate Ministers who meet regularly for prayer, mutual support, spiritual growth and fostering the mission. Retreats are offered throughout the year to the Associates in New England, New Jersey and New York.

Admission is requested through a Presentation Sister or an Associate Minister. For more information please e-mail: Sr. Pat Dowler  we3pbvm@verizon.net or  Mary Jane Person personmaryjane9@gmail.com     

Ministry Day ~ Leominster, MA

A few weeks ago, Fr. Bill Champlin of St. Leo's Parish (Leominster, MA) invited Associates to have a display at their Ministry Day.  Several Associates got together and prepared a display to introduce PBVM Associates.  On the weekend of September 14 and 15, Associates and Sisters were available after all Masses to share with interested people who we are and what we do.  Several took flyers and a few asked for applications.  We have already heard from two people who learned about us at this event and want to know more.  Many thanks to all who helped to prepare our display and to be present after the Masses.