Women Religious Archives Collaborative

🗄 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: QUESTION #2!
What is the difference between an archive and a library?

🙋 Think you know? Comment with your answer! 👇 We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow.

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Want to play trivia in person?
Join us October 26 for History, Habits & Head-Scratchers!
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📣 THE ANSWER IS...Painted Portraits!
Before photography became common, painted portraits helped preserve the appearance of people for future generations.

Did you get it right? 🙋 Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for our next Archives Month trivia question!

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Today, October 4, we celebrate our Presentation Sister’s Foundation Day. In 1886, Mother John, Sister Aloysius, and Sister Joseph established the foundation of what was to become the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Aberdeen, SD. From its cradle in Fargo, ND, these three zealous Sisters answered the call of Bishop Marty to open a school in Aberdeen.
Each year we celebrate this special day of our founding.
BEING PRESENTATION INCLUDES:
• Passion for those made poor and for changing the structures of society that make and keep people poor
• Zeal – doing “all in her power” to change the way things are for those made poor
• Courage
• Trust in Divine Providence
This was the passion of our foremothers and this is our BEING PRESENTATION.

🗄 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: QUESTION #1!
Before photographs became common, what type of image was often used to document the appearance of a person?

🙋 Think you know? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇 We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow.

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Want to play trivia in person?
Join us October 26 for History, Habits & Head-Scratchers!
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Happy Feast of St. Francis to all our Franciscan partners! 🙏🏻

Happy Feast Day of St. Francis! May his life continue to inspire us to live simply, love deeply, care for all creation, and be instruments of peace in our world.

We hope you can take a moment for yourself to step outside and enjoy nature, share some gratitude for your sweet animals, or read the inspiring words of St. Francis. Whether you are serving those in need or simply embracing a quieter, simpler day, we are so thankful to celebrate these beautiful Franciscan values together with you.

October is Archives Month! 🗄
We'll put your knowledge to the test with trivia questions featuring archives, history, and Catholic sisters, of course! ❓🙋 Think you know the answer? Drop your guess in the comments before we reveal it!

We'll start with the trivia on Monday, but in the meantime, here's a good question: What's the best way to have some fun playing trivia and raise money for a good cause?

Answer: Join us October 26 for History, Habits & Head-Scratchers: An Evening of Stories & Trivia for a Very Good Cause.
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🙋‍♀️Think you know your history? Show us what you know!

Join us for Sisters’ stories, trivia, and hard hat tours at History, Habits & Head-Scratchers!

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This year’s Season of Creation (September 1 – October 4) invites us to reflect on Living Water and the precious gift of water that sustains all creation.

For generations, Catholic Sisters have celebrated, cherished and cared for creation through their ministries, communities, advocacy and faithful stewardship.

And sometimes, caring for creation also means remembering to rejoice in it!

May we give thanks for the waters that sustain us, protect this precious gift, and find joy in the beauty of our common home. 💙🌎

📸 Photo courtesy of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Placid Priory, Lacey, Washington. St. Placid Priory

It’s Construction Appreciation Week!

We appreciate everyone who is bringing our vision to life, from the leaders guiding the project to the skilled craftspeople whose hands are building our future home.

Thank you for building our dream with us.