We are active, apostolic, Catholic women religious participating in the mission of Jesus in the United States of America.
Born: Ireland
Current: Orange, CA
Sister Angela is bringing joy to everyone she encounters! We are blessed to have her as a part of our Community. Thank you Sister Angela for all you have done and continue to do!
Born: Ireland
Current: Ireland
Sister Anne O'Leary is in Ireland serving on our Congregational Leadership Team.
Born: Goa, India
Current: Orange, California
Sr. Annette is currently serving on our Unit Leadership Team. She is also the contact sister with Regina Residence for our sisters residing there and thus, she's able to visit with each of the sisters in their own bedrooms, walk with them in the grounds, and do whatever else is needed every Thursday.
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sister Bernadette has been a part of countless ministries. Today she offers music lessons, sharing her gift of music with others. Through her Presentation Music Studio, she is an independent Music Teacher teaching students of all ages private and group piano instruction.
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Born: Ireland
Current: Orange, California
Sr. Catherine Burke was born in Galway, Ireland. She joined the Presentation Sisters in Baliboro, Ireland for the mission in Pakistan where she lived & taught for four years. She was then sent to the United States where she ministered in Orange, Huntington Beach, Cypress, Whittier & Upland, California. She lived and ministered in San Antonio, Texas for six years. She lived in Phoenix, Arizona for 10 years serving the Sisters on the Unit Leadership Team. She lived in Los Angeles, California for the past 21 years serving as Co-Director of Presentation Learning Center. She is currently residing in Orange, CA.
Current: LA, California
Sister Debbie works in hospitals as a social worker in the Pediatric unit. She tends to those throughout the hospital and offers her compassion and guidance to all those she encounters daily.
Current: Orange, California
Born: North Dakota, USA
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Words from Sr. Francine, “The general public might not know who we are, but the poor knows who we are.” Sr. Francine always uses her gift of writing to help inspire our Unit and communities.
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Born: Goa, India
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Born: Philippines
Current: Orange, CA
Sister Jocelyn is a member of our Unit Leadership Team and serves as liaison to Vocations & Formation, Justice, and Communications. Sr. Jocelyn likes hiking, dancing, and listening to music. She keeps her favorite scripture verse, “Abide in me as I abide in you” (John 15:4), close to her heart and feels greatly blessed as a Presentation Sister.
Born: Ireland
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sr. Josephine came to the USA at a young age to be a Presentation Sister. She was drawn to the mission and ministry of the congregation. Throughout her time as a sister she has been a part of many different ministries, but one she holds close to her heart was her time as a teacher.
To watch a video on Sr. Josephine's story click HERE.
Born: Ireland
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sr. Katherine is our Finance and Resources Team. Sister Katherine has served on Leadership and continues to use her wisdom to guide on Congregation.
Born: Ireland
Current: Orange, CA
Sr. Kathleen was a teacher and a Principal in various elementary schools in Southern California. She also served in the leadership team in Zimbabwe for several years.
Born: North Dakota, USA
Fargo, North Dakota
Sr. Lorraine has been part of numerous ministries throughout her time as a Presentation Sister. She currently offers spiritual direction, helping people from all different backgrounds grow in their spiritual lives. She is also a Baby Cuddler for hospitals in her area. Sr. Lorraine finds great joy in all the work she does.
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sister Marcelline’s main ministry was through nursing. She was involved in many different ministries, but always felt most at peace helping those in the hospitals. She tended to all kinds of patients, always brought them comfort and love through her unwavering faith.
Born: Tipperary, Ireland
Current: Orange, California
Sr. Maria Kelly taught Junior High, particularly Math, at St. Bonaventure's School in Huntington Beach.
Born: Ireland
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sr. Marie left her home and came to the USA to be a Presentation Sister. She, like many of the sisters, participated in countless ministries, but a time of her life that stands out is her time as a nurse. She spent many years comforting families and praying with them as their loved ones were in surgery, etc. Her compassion has touched countless people over the years. She has always found her love and strength through God, but also her strong devotion to St. Joseph.
Click HERE to watch a video on Sr. Marie and her ministry!
Born: USA
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Sr. Marilyn is creative and artistic. She does ceramics, knows how to make candles, and the list goes on! She used to do youth retreats; as well as spent time as a teacher. Sr. Marilyn is a trained spiritual director and ministered at the House of Prayer in Tucson, AZ, before being missioned to Fargo. She is currently serving on our Unit Leadership Team.
Born: Ireland
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Sister Antonio was involved in education, pastoral ministry, catechesis, and RENEW (small faith communities). Before beginning to serve on the leadership team in the early 2000's, she ministered at the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Sr. Antonio also loves cats, currently owning a cat named 'Rosie' and she knows how to knit!
Born: Ireland
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Born: Ireland
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sr. Peggy’s trust in God has brought incredible adventures throughout her time as a Presentation Sister. She spent numerous years living in Peru, starting schools, teaching students, and changing the world. Sr. Peggy has left a life long impact on all the people she’s met, especially those in Peru.
Born: Ireland
Current: Ireland Province
Sr. Philippa Wall was born in Laois, Ireland. She joined the Presentation Sisters in Mount St. Anne’s, Killenard, Laois. Following graduation as an Elementary Teacher she taught for fourteen years in Ireland before coming to the United States where she continued teaching in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas until retirement. Previously, she acted as Unit Archivist, keeping the historical records of the life and mission of the Presentation Sisters and preserved them in a designated place called the archives. They tell the story of God’s grace in action in a group of people. Currently she serves as the Congregational Secretary.
Born: Dublin, Ireland
Current: Orange, California
Born: India
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sr. Roselima is our Peace and Justice contact for the Presentation Sisters. She is a part of the IPA (International Presentation Association), which focuses on the mission of working for global justice for all creation.
Born: Cork, Ireland
Current: Orange, California
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Sister Sharon is a part of our Vocations Team. Sr. Sharon is regularly taking part in conferences and other events to help people of all ages understand what the Presentation Sisters encompass. She is a great resource and contact when it comes looking for guidance of any kind, especially discernment of religious life.
Born: Oklahoma
Current: Fargo, North Dakota
Like many of us, Sister Shawna found herself in her mid-twenties searching for her life calling. Yet, her strength and courage led her right where she was supposed to end up. She let God guide her, and after much discernment and living with different orders of sisters, she found what she called "home" with the Union of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since then she has done numerous ministries including working in hospitals, prisons, vocation work, working with youth and many others that have positively influenced the lives of more people than she will ever know. Now, Sr. Shawna lives in a community of Presentation Sisters in Fargo, ND with her furry companion, Candy.
Born: Ireland
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Born: Texas, USA
Current: San Antonio, Texas
Sister Wiona Engel is the youngest of six children, born and raised in Luckenbach, Texas. After High School at the age of 18 she entered with the Presentation Sisters in San Antonio, Texas. She has had various ministries which included Elementary and Junior High teacher; Principal of an Elementary School, K-8th grade; Development Director for the U. S. Unit; serving on the U. S. Unit Leadership Team for 5 years, assistant Congregational Leader for 5 years, and Congregational Leader for 10 years which involved visiting all the Units of the Congregation throughout the World. Leadership was a great privilege in that one saw how the charism of Nano was alive and active all over the world. She was Co-director of a Learning Center in Shaw, Mississippi. Her guiding light and what inspired her to continue on the journey was Christ’s saying, “I am with you always” and Nano’s, “The Almighty is All Sufficient”.
Sr. Agnes Walsh
Sr. Anne O'Brien
Sr. Catherine Gleitz
Sr. Lois Byrne
Sr. Maureen Nolan
Sr. Mary Beauclair
Sr. Mary Dunlea
Sr. Mary Kealy
Sr. Mary Margaret Mooney
Sr. Niamh Kelly
Sr. Paula Ringuette
Sr. Rosario Ryan
Sr. Therese Gleitz
Sister Mary Gertrude
August 10, 2026, Sister Mary Gertrude entered eternal life surrounded by her Presentation Sisters and the caring staff of St. Catherine’s South. Sister Gertrude entered the Presentation Sisters and made her perpetual vows in 1968. Throughout her years of ministry, Sister Gertrude served in dietetics, nursing, and massage therapy, ministering in hospitals, religious communities, and at Riverview Place and Presentation Center. It was through massage therapy that she found particular joy in caring for others, earning the Excellence in Outreach Award from the Chicago School of Massage and the deep appreciation of the many people she served. Her life was marked by compassion, humor, faith, and a genuine concern for others. We remember Sister Gertrude with gratitude for her many years of faithful service and for the loving presence she brought to those around her. May she now rest in the eternal home to which she so faithfully journeyed.
Sister Andrea Arendt
On April 4th, 2026, Sister Andrea Arendt entered eternal life. She will be greatly missed by family, friends, our Sisters and communities. To view her services and read her full obituary please visit the following link: https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/andrea-arendt/?utm_content=button
Sister Maura DeCrans
Sister Maura Decrans died peacefully on February 25, 2026 at Saint Catherine's South, Fargo ND. During her time as a Presentation Sister, Sister Maura facilitated the journey of numerous people from illness or trauma back to health. She was there so very many days and nights when new life came into the world. She held the hand of many men and women as they breathed their last and comforted those left to mourn them. Sister Maura will be greatly missed by our Sisters, friends and family. Read her full obituary here: https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/maura-decrans/?utm_content=button
Sister Breda Christopher
Sister Breda Christopher died peacefully on February 19, 2026 at Regina Residence, Orange CA. She was surrounded by her Guadalupe Community, and the staff of Regina Residence. Sister Breda left Ireland in 1953 to join the Presentation Sisters in the USA. While her main ministry was education, she also did active ministry in working with the homeless, drug addiction patients, visiting those in prison, and doing what she could to help the people she came across “get their lives back.” Sr. Breda loved to garden and found great peace in nature. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and Presentation Sisters. To view Sister Breda's service click here: https://fb.watch/G414kK1dz1/
Sister Maris Stella Korb
Sister Maris Stella Korb died peacefully on February 16, 2026 at Saint Catherine's South, Fargo ND. During her life as a Presentation Sister she spent her early ministry years teaching elementary and junior high students as well as providing religious education classes. She went on to do more ministry for those made poor, caring for HIV positive babies, joining the Sacred Heart Southeran Missions, and being director of Peace and Justice. Read Sister Maris Stella's full obituary here: http://pbvmunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/marisstella_obituary.pdf
Sister Margaret Mary Barrett
Sister Margaret Mary Barrett died peacefully surrounded by her sisters at Villa de San Antonio on July 22nd, 2025. During her life as a Presentation Sister, she served in Faith Formation, particularly Catequesis Familiar (Family Catechesis), was on the Home Visitation Evangelization Team, and the leadership team. Sister Margaret Mary greatly enjoyed talking to those she encountered daily. She was loved by many will be dearly missed. https://www.youtube.com/live/BMUVYKb8p4w?si=Z-t6EV_DNoiO9jxy
Sister Agatha Lucey
Sister Agatha Lucey joined eternal life on July 17th 2025. After coming to the United States in 1947, Agatha was received into the Presentation Order in August of 1948 and was given the name Sister Mary de Lourdes. (In 1969, she reverted to Agatha, the name she received at baptism.) She made profession of vows in 1950. Sr. Agatha spent many of her active ministry years as a nurse, helping in multiple hospitals in the area. She always had a strong faith knowing that “God brought us all here for a reason,” making the best of all things she encountered in life. Sr. Agatha was loved deeply by many and will be greatly missed. https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/sister-agatha-lucey/?utm_content=button
Sister Pauline Egan
Sister Pauline Egan joined eternal life on May 8th 2025. Sr. Pauline came to the USA in 1930 and joined our Presentation Sisters in Fargo, ND. In 1952 Sr. Pauline completed her training as an X-ray technician and spent many years working in hospitals including those is Zaire of Congo, Kinshasa, Swaziland and Mississippi. She loved her ministry in patient care. We are so thankful for Sr. Pauline and all her love for our Presentation Family. https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/.../sister-mary-pauline-egan/
Sister Olivia Scully
Sister Olivia Scully, PBVM (Pauline Hannah) Scully a native of Ballykilty, Killeagh, County Cork, Ireland, died peacefully in St. Catherine Assisted Living Nursing Home in Fargo, ND., on March 21, 2025. Sister Olivia was a member of the Presentation Sisters, Sacred Heart Community, USA Unit. Whatever her official assignments, S. Olivia was always a gracious and uplifting influence on the people—young and old—whom she encountered. https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/sister-olivia-scully/
Sister Fidelma Lyne
Sister Fidelma Lyne, PBVM passed away peacefully on September 14th evening (05/01/1931- 09/14/2024). Sr. Fidelma was loved by so many and someone who always brought so much joy to our community. You can watch more on her journey as a Presentation Sister here: https://youtu.be/L5EQCPFmm0g You can also watch her funeral service here: https://youtu.be/MaONh8ce93o?si=_kZ_-b1licWcUf-4
Sister Josepha Feeney
Sister Stella Olson
Sister Winifred Harnett
Sister Winifred Harnett died peacefully surrounded by Community on June 23, 2024 at Regina Residence, Orange, CA. We give thanks to God for her 67 years of faithful dedicated service as a Presentation Sister. You can find her funeral services online here: https://youtube.com/live/5nciLFcmTfI?feature=share
Sister Immaculata Kelly
Sister Immaculata Kelly, (Margaret) died peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio, TX. She ministered as a Presentation Sister in San Antonio, TX, and Orange, CA. You can find her funeral service by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/NlSMbJ3Qy9o?si=vavwxwQpS37RWkbq
Sister Jane Bonar
Sister Jane Bonar died peacefully on March 11th, 2024. Sr. Jane touched the lives of so many throughout her life, especially the Watts community in Los Angeles, California where she was Co-Director of Presentation Learning Center for 24 years. You can view her full Funeral Service and Eulogy by following this link: https://youtu.be/ySvc4JHcXTA?si=T2NanY3EfVlWZAat
Sister Vianney Buckley
Sister Vianney Buckley died peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Villa de San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. You can find Sr. Vianney's Obituary here: http://pbvmunion.org/obituary-notice-for-sister-vianney-buckley/
Sister Carmel Lynch
Sr. Carmel Lynch died peacefully on November 16, 2022 at Regina Residence in Orange, CA. She is fondly remembered by many schoolchildren and their parents as well as parishioners of St. Bonaventure Church in Huntington Beach, CA. Please see her memorial at https://youtu.be/fw0Fxwj4_cY
Sister Joan O'Sullivan
Sr. Joan O’Sullivan died peacefully on April 16, 2022. She was an active member of our Friends of Nano. Inspired by the mission of Nano Nagle, men and women from across the globe work together in ways to keep the spirit of Nano alive within our communities. Sr. Joan was passionate and emphasized the importance of caring for the whole Earth Family. Tribute to Sr. Joan here: https://youtu.be/Ci8EnRlB8OM?si=956r3eZXJvRnHSkg
Tributes to Presentation Sisters and Associates who have passed away between 2013-2021 can be found here: https://youtu.be/W-MhV4qOauM?si=CI7GZZiwJfkJWnzs
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