Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (1872-) (Saint Louis, MO)
Biographical
In the autumn of 1872, fourteen sisters from Gurtweil arrived at the Novitiate in Belle Prairie. To accommodate them, twenty sisters moved to St. Louis, where Herman Leygraff, the pastor of St. Agatha's, offered a home until a new motherhouse could be built.
By 1873, the Kulturkampf had intensified, forcing the entire community to leave Germany. Some sisters went to Rome, while others settled in Bosnia and Hungary. In September, Muehleisen met forty-nine sisters in New York and guided them to St. Louis, where the new Motherhouse in O'Fallon, Missouri, was completed by July 1875.
The community in O'Fallon reorganized itself with a new rule and constitution, and in 1878, it was incorporated under Missouri law as St. Mary's Institute of O'Fallon. Augusta Volk is recognized as the founder of the congregation. A new novitiate was established in O'Fallon. The Sisters of O'Fallon became a congregation of pontifical rights in 1918 and adopt the post-nominal CPPS. As of 2019, about 100 sisters served in the O'Fallon congregation.
Places
- O'Fallon (inhabited place) (Residence)
- Missouri (state) (Residence)
Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:
100 Years for God and Country-Saint John's Gildehaus
1875 Map of O'Fallon Showing the Sisters' Convent (Duplicate Copy), 1875
This item consists of a duplicate copy of a historical 1875 map of OFallon Missouri identifying the location of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood convent Assumption Church property and surrounding parcels during the congregations early years in OFallon.
1924 Deed for the O'Fallon House Property, 1924
This item contains the June 7 1924 deed documenting transfer of ownership of the former OFallon House property among members of the Ahrens family Included are notes concerning subsequent land transactions involving St Mary's Institute mortgage records and later construction of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood novitiate on portions of the property.
2014 Fall on the Journey, 2014
The Fall 2014 issue of the newsletter from the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of OFallon features reflections on community needs celebrations of faith and highlights from various ministries It includes messages from Sister Fran Raia and articles discussing the importance of presence and support for those in need as well as updates on the St Elizabeth Adult Day Care Centers.
2015 Fall on the Journey, 2015
The Fall 2015 issue of On The Journey features reflections and messages from the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood focusing on themes of gratitude community engagement and environmental stewardship as inspired by Pope Francis encyclical Laudato Si The issue highlights the 170th birthday festivities of the Sisters and their ongoing mission work including a community garden project.
2015 Summer on the Journey, 2015
The Summer 2015 issue celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood featuring reflections on their history and ongoing mission It includes messages from leadership highlights of jubilarians and updates on the International Institute of St Louis.
2016 Fall on the Journey, 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of On the Journey features updates from the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood including a letter from Sister Janice Bader and a detailed Chapter Statement outlining the community's mission and future direction The newsletter highlights various outreach efforts including foreign missions and community events while celebrating the contributions of its members.
2017 Spring on the Journey, 2017
The Summer 2017 issue highlights the significant contributions of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood particularly focusing on the 60th anniversary of The English School in Tampere Finland It features reflections on the jubilees of several Sisters celebrating their years of service and dedication to education and community The issue also includes a letter from Sister Janice Bader and details about upcoming events and initiatives.
2018 Fall Winter on the Journey, 2018
The FALLWINTER 2018 issue of the newsletter features a focus on the Ecclesiastical Art Department of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood celebrating its 160th anniversary and the closing of its operations Additionally the issue highlights the Sisters commitment to bold actions for immigrants and refugees detailing various activities and initiatives aimed at advocacy and support.
2018 Summer on the Journey, 2018
The Summer 2018 issue of On the Journey reflects on the 148 years of ministry by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood in the United States celebrating their contributions and looking forward with hope and energy It highlights the recent exhibit at the St Louis Public Library that showcased the history and impact of Catholic Sisters in the region as well as the community's commitment to service particularly in response to the global migration crisis.