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...
In 1983, five women religious –one of whom is a Dominican Sister of Hope– decided to respond to the need they saw on the streets of Newburgh, New York. While many residents chose to leave due to a weakening economy and increased poverty, these women rented...
