Mission and History - Immaculata University
Mission and History - Immaculata University
Mission and History - Immaculata University
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<strong>Immaculata</strong> <strong>University</strong>NSO 2013<strong>Mission</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>History</strong>
Munchkin Tip #1TEAMWORK
<strong>Immaculata</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a Catholic,comprehensive, coeducational institutionof higher education sponsored by theSisters, Servants of the ImmaculateHeart of Mary. Its programs, rooted inacademic rigor, ethical integrity <strong>and</strong>Christian core values, encourage acommitment to lifelong learning <strong>and</strong>professional excellence. With belief in thedignity <strong>and</strong> potential of all men <strong>and</strong>women, <strong>Immaculata</strong> integrates studentsinto a community of service <strong>and</strong> empowersthem to assume meaningful roles in adiverse <strong>and</strong> changing world. Contributingto the development of the whole person ofany faith, <strong>Immaculata</strong> affirms liberaleducation as an integrative process in theformation of a truly educated person whois value-oriented <strong>and</strong> committed to truth,service, justice, <strong>and</strong> peace.
Munchkin Tip #2CARINGNoun. A state of mind inwhich one is concerned;serious attention
Munchkin Tip #3FAITHNoun. Confidence,trust, or belief inGod without proof.
•Born <strong>and</strong> baptized inAntwerp, Belgium onJanuary 12, 1813Tin Man’s Heart:Fr. Louis Gillet•Entered Redemptorists(St. Alphonsus) on April 8,1833•Passion to go to the“mission l<strong>and</strong>” of America•Began ministry in Monroe,Michigan around 1843•Noticed need for more religiousbasedschools so he tried to gethelp but had no successGillet founded theCongregation of theSisters, Servants of theImmaculate Heart ofMary on November 10,1845 (originally namedthe Sisters of Providence)starting with just threewomen.“If I cannot find a religious community, I shall organizeone!”
Munchkin Tip #4SERVICENoun. An act of a helpful activity
Lion’s Courage:Mother Theresa Maxis•Theresa Maxis Ducheminborn in Baltimore on April8, 1810•Originally professed asan Oblate Sister ofProvidence•As first superior of thecommunity, sheoversaw the first IHMschool which was aboarding school,parochial school <strong>and</strong>convent all in one•Arrived in Monroe,Michigan in September1845•Worked with Fr. Gillet tohelp found the IHMCongregation•The community wasinvited to come toPennsylvania by BishopJohn Neumann, aRedemptorist priest. Sounder Mother’sguidance, the communitymoved to PA.
Munchkin Tip #5LEARNING
Dorothy’s Desire for Home:Mother Camilla Maloney•Mother CamillaMaloney, a dedicatedvisionary, was born on theseventh anniversary of theIHM’s founding•Two themes thatdescribed her life:•A completedependence on thewill of God•Total devotion to theDivine Providence•Mother Camilla had avision to do something boldwhich required muchdedication <strong>and</strong> hard work•She saw how successful thecommunity was at teachingin parish grade schools <strong>and</strong>diocesan high schools <strong>and</strong>had a dream for a Catholiccollege for women
Munchkin Tip #6INTEGRITYNoun. Adherence tomoral <strong>and</strong> ethicalprinciples; soundness ofmoral character;honesty.
•Mother went doorto door asking thefarmers to sell,while the IHMsprayed to theInfant of Prague•A priest friendtold MotherCamilla aboutsome farm l<strong>and</strong>on a hill inChester County•There were problemswhen constructionfinally started; therewere no wells on thegrounds to support theconstruction effort.•Again, Mother had thesisters pray to the Infantof Prague <strong>and</strong> 7 artesianwells were found on thegrounds!•Divine Providencewon! She got thefarmers to sell!
“There’s no place like dome,there’s no place like dome,there’s no place like dome.”
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