Presentation Sisters Aberdeen, SD

05/25/2026

As we celebrate 250 years of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give thanks for the enduring legacy of Nano Nagle. With kindness, courage and everyday acts of justice, Nano founded the congregation guided by her call to serve through “not words, but deeds.”
Today, as Presentation people in North America, we continue to shine Nano’s light through shared prayer and compassionate action—reaching out in love and service to our neighbors and a world in need.

Across our communities, this anniversary year continues to inspire meaningful acts of care for both people and the earth. In New York, the congregation held a prayer service commemorating the partnership in the preservation of 13.5 acres of land to help protect a vital secondary water source for the City of Newburgh. In North Dakota, sisters, associates and friends gathered to plant trees as part of the worldwide Presentation family’s commitment to plant 2,500 trees in honor of this milestone anniversary. These efforts reflect our ongoing call to foster hope, healing and justice for generations to come.

As we celebrate 250 years of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give thanks for the enduring legacy of Nano Nagle. With kindness, courage and everyday acts of justice, Nano founded the congregation guided by her call to serve through “not words, but deeds.”

Today, as Presentation people in North America, we continue to shine Nano’s light through shared prayer and compassionate action—reaching out in love and service to our neighbors and a world in need.

Across our communities, this anniversary year continues to inspire meaningful acts of care for both people and the earth. In New York, the congregation held a prayer service commemorating the partnership in the preservation of 13.5 acres of land to help protect a vital secondary water source for the City of Newburgh. In North Dakota, sisters, associates and friends gathered to plant trees as part of the worldwide Presentation family’s commitment to plant 2,500 trees in honor of this milestone anniversary. These efforts reflect our ongoing call to foster hope, healing and justice for generations to come.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

In celebration of Laudato Si’ Week, we invite you to join us in prayer and thanksgiving for the blessings of creation.

Creator God, we give thanks for the poor. We give thanks for their resilience, strength, and the opportunity to know, serve, and love them. As harm to creation harms all who share it, help us grow in solidarity. Help us follow the words of Proverbs, to “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Help us speak truth in the presence of corruption, selfishness, and short-sightedness. Help us reflect on Your truths, that we may change our habits to care for all Your beloved children. Amen.

05/21/2026

In celebration of Laudato Si’ Week, we invite you to join us in prayer and thanksgiving for the blessings of creation.

Animals & Plants

Creator God, we give thanks for the plants, animals and the grand diversity of life you have created. Today we thank You for every kind of plant that bears seeds and fruit. We thank You for the roles that animals have in our lives. We thank You for all that they provide, and for the ways they connect us with all life on Earth. Help us seek ways of living that allow them all to flourish. Amen

05/20/2026

As we celebrate 250 years of the founding of the Presentation Sisters and 140 years of our congregation on the plains of Dakota, a place of historically few trees, we join with other Presentation congregations across the globe in planting trees to serve as a legacy of Nano and ourselves.

Recently, we were joined by members of the Dell Rapids community as we planted a tree in honor of the long legacy of Presentation Sisters who were born in Dell Rapids and those who ministered there.

05/19/2026

In celebration of Laudato Si’ Week, we invite you to join us in prayer and thanksgiving for the blessings of creation.

A Prayer for the Land

Creator God, we give thanks for the land. Thank you for the confidence and comfort we feel from
the earth beneath our bare feet. Thank you for the earth that sustains us, and for the many uses of minerals in our lives. Help us see when we’ve taken enough and then find a new direction. Amen.

05/18/2026

In celebration of Laudato Si’ Week, we invite you to join us in prayer and thanksgiving for the blessings of creation.

Creator God, we give thanks for water. Thank You for the rich depths of the seas, for the rivers and lakes
and the sparkle of light that dances on their surface. We thank You for the ways that water sustains
us, like clean water to drink and rain that waters our crops. Help us protect future generations by taking even small steps to preserve the gift of water.
Amen.

05/07/2026

The next steps of the green space project in Aberdeen, Presentation Peace Circle, is expected to begin in mid-May. The project is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026. This timeline carries special significance, as it coincides with our celebration of 140 years of ministry in South Dakota. Once completed, it will feature contemplative walking paths, areas for and meditation, and opportunities to listen and learn.

It is our hope that all who enter Presentation Peace Circle will experience the same sense of spiritual peace and nourishment that has long been part of our communal life. We envision this space as a living legacy, one where the tradition of prayer and contemplation continues to flourish, enriching the hearts, minds, and spirits of all who visit for generations to come.

To discover more, please visit: https://www.presentationsisters.org/general/presentation-sisters-share-next-phase-for-presentation-peace-circle/

05/07/2026

On this National Day of Prayer, may we join together in uplifting one another in a spirit of love and hopefulness.

God of all nations and every generation,
we turn to you with reverence and hope.
In every day, from the rising of the sun to its setting,
may your light shine in both places of peace and places of struggle.

May we unite together and reflect a love across all cultures and languages.
Where there is division, may we bring understanding.
Where there is weariness, may our faith be renewed.
Where there is doubt, may our trust awaken.

May we seek you in every season of life,
not only in moments of need, but also in those of thanksgiving and love.
May we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus,
witnessing love, joy and hopefulness to all.

Amen.

05/05/2026

In partnership with the Watertown, SD, Benedictine Sisters, we work to raise awareness of human trafficking. Our sponsored billboard can be seen this month in the Groton, SD area. If you suspect someone is being trafficked, please call 911 or call/text Call to Freedom at 1-605-261-1880.