Monday, July 26, 2010

Traveling Exhibit: Women & Spirit

Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America is a traveling exhibit (2009-2012) sponsored by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. The exhibit documents the sisters’ contributions to America’s educational, healthcare and social justice institutions. Explore this site for exhibit photos, a downloadable brochure, education materials, and a tour schedule.

Six Sisters of Mary of the Presentation (pictured) took part in a great European migration, arriving from France to North Dakota in 1902, to offer aid to immigrants. (Photo courtesy of Sisters of Mary of the Presentation.)

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