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Deep Faith. Courageous Spirit.
Action for Justice.

Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, are Catholic women drawn together in community and bound together in faith. Urged by the love of God, we respond to the pressing needs of our time as we pursue justice, peace and a sustainable way of life. Remaining faithful to our roots, we continue to educate and serve in a variety of ways.

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Spotlight

A Century of service: celebrating Sister Marietta Murphy, IHM

On Nov. 11 the IHM Community gathered to celebrate Sister Marietta Murphy’s milestone as a centenarian.

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World AIDS Day Prayer Service

Join us on Friday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. for our annual prayer service to commemorate World AIDS Day.

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Theresa Maxis Award

On Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, we honored and celebrated the recipient of this year’s award, Cathy Miller. Cathy exemplifies the true essence of a philanthropic spirit, consistently giving her time, talents, and resources to uplift others.

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Healing Together: Navigating Election Trauma with Compassion and hope

As we continue to navigate the complexities of this election, we hope the tools we explored will support you and your communities in nurturing peace and resilience.

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OSP-IHM Border community update

How are the OSP-IHM sisters, associates and friends responding to the plight of migrants from our own backyard?

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Streaming Available

We welcome the public to join us for Liturgy at the Motherhouse Chapel.
Our Liturgies are also Livestreamed if you would like to watch from home.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 12 - Saturday, December 14, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

The Twilight of Advent

The Advent Season offers us opportunities to slow down and savor the presence of God as if in a “twilight time.” Twilight is a time of darkness where great encounters can happen. At the time of the year when the nights are the longest, the quiet and stillness of night make us aware of our […]

Thursday, November 7 - Sunday, January 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Maiden Voyages

Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7. The newest exhibit, in celebration of Founders’ Day, features a journey through IHM firsts. In their 179-year history, IHM Sisters have experienced many firsts. These have included significant moments of transition and expansion, plus many that are perhaps less historic but […]

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Musings over mugs

Musing over Mugs November 2, 10:00am-12:00noon Over a cup of coffee or tea, women explore the graces and challenges of their lives as seen through the eyes of faith. Visitation Spirituality Center 7227 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org visitationnorth.org (248) 433-0950 Marie Miller, IHM, is our facilitator. (Free Will Offering) Registration Form Visitation […]

Saturday, November 9, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Finding God in all things

Exploring Ignatian Spirituality Ignatian spirituality is one of the most influential and pervasive spiritual outlooks of our age. There’s a story behind it. And it has many attributes. Join us for a morning of exploration. We will begin with the story behind this distinctive Christian spirituality with an emphasis on developing an understanding of Ignatius […]

Saturday, November 16, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

The Mystical Way in Everyday life

Karl Rahner, SJ: The Mystical Way in Everyday life Saturday, November 16, 9:30am-12:30pm Annemarie S. Kidder, PhD, IHM Associate The Jesuit priest and theologian Karl Rahner(1904-84) is famous for saying that the Christian of tomorrow will be a mystic or else will be no more. As church attendance in the West continues to decline sharply […]

Saturday, December 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Musings over mugs

Musing over Mugs December 7, 10:00am-12:00noon Over a cup of coffee or tea, women explore the graces and challenges of their lives as seen through the eyes of faith. Visitation Spirituality Center 7227 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org visitationnorth.org (248) 433-0950 Marie Miller, IHM, is our facilitator. (Free Will Offering)Visitation Spirituality Center Registration […]

Saturday, December 14, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sacred waiting in hope

Wisdom from Two Biblical Women Janet Schaeffler, OP, MA Saturday, December 14, 9:30am-12:30pm Our lives are filled with various occasions of waiting (large and small); Advent calls us to reflect on this mystery of expectation. Mary and Elizabeth – faith-filled disciples, bold prophets, and experienced in waiting – are witnesses and guides for us amid […]

Tuesday, December 31, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Stop, Look, and Listen

A New Year’s Eve Retreat   Francis Daly, SJ, MDiv & Kathie Budesky, IHM, MA Tuesday, December 31, 10:00am-4:00pm New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to STOP, to reflect, and to LOOK back in gratitude on the old year that is setting and to LISTEN to the invitation of the Spirit for the New […]

Saturday, January 4, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Musings over mugs

January 4, 2025 10:00am-12:00noon Over a cup of coffee or tea, women explore the graces and challenges of their lives as seen through the eyes of faith. Visitation Spirituality Center 7227 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 visitationnorth@ihmsisters.org visitationnorth.org (248) 433-0950 Marie Miller, IHM, is our facilitator. (Free Will Offering)Visitation Spirituality Center Registration Form Visitation […]

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Featured Content

IHM Senior Living Community

IHM Senior Living Community (IHM SLC) is a sponsored Community by Saint Therese of Minnesota and is housed within the IHM Motherhouse. The area’s only Life Plan Community, we provide complete accommodations for aging with grace—that means independent living with the confidence that if more advanced support is ever needed, it can be provided onsite.

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Employment

IHM Sisters, from time to time, will have full-time and part-time positions available for all interested parties. Applicants may send their resumes and cover letters for review. At IHM Sisters, hard work does not go unnoticed. We value the skills and professionalism of staff and appreciate all they do for us. We offer competitive wages […]

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Spirituality Centers

The IHM community has Spirituality Centers in Monroe, Riverview and Bloomfield Hills Michigan. Each provides an atmosphere of respect to all persons who are engaged in the quest for God. A variety of programs are offered to assist in transformational learning and spiritual growth as well as retreat opportunities and spiritual direction,

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Publications

Published quarterly, highlighting news and events of the IHM Sisters as well as offering articles for reflection and contemplation. It is available by subscription or online.

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Banquet and Conference Facility

Our banquet and conference center is located on the Motherhouse campus and offers businesses, schools, organizations and families a place to gather for a variety of purposes.  Whether it’s for a conference, reunion, wedding or special banquet, our events team will help you coordinate your event from start to finish.

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IHM Altar Bread Ministry

The IHM Sisters became a distributor of altar bread products in September 2017, when the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix transferred this long-time ministry to the IHMs. We felt honored to be asked to continue the Altar Bread Ministry and are grateful to the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix for entrusting this ministry to us.

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Joining the Mission

We live the redeeming mission of Jesus in a variety of ways as sisters (vowed members) and as associates (men and women who make a non-vowed commitment to share in the life and ministry of the community).

Give, Donate, Support

IHM Sisters are in this together – with each other, and with you. We invite you to consider new ways to get involved. Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, Michigan, is a 501(c) (3) organization.

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