Richard Gadbois first learned about the Newburgh Ministry decades ago. A born-and-bred Newburgh resident, Mr. Gadbois knew the Sisters from school, and he knew the Ministry since its beginning. After retiring, he began helping out with the Ministry wherever he could....
The mission statement of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary calls the community to work for human dignity, peace, justice and the needs of the disadvantaged. Since beginning her work at The Newburgh Ministry in 2002, Sister Norma Carney, PBVM...
The beginning of November ushers us into that time of year: holiday season. With the holidays fast approaching, you might be thinking about the chocolate you’ll buy to fill this year’s cornucopias and stockings. But, are you considering where the chocolate...
You already know that the 170 Dominican Sisters of Hope are active in fifteen states and Puerto Rico; their ministries include everything from writing books to building homes to dancing, and lots more. But they do more than good works. Here’s what might surprise you:...
Dominican Sister of Hope Mary Alice Hannan’s vocation began when she was around ten years old. Her father had died, she was ill, her mother was soon to be remarried, and the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh were helpful with all of it. They visited her in the hospital....
