Sisters of the Most Precious Blood outline 95 ministries and plans for virtual chapel tour

Sister Barbara presented a slideshow to the commission documenting the global ministry of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, tracing the congregation’s work in education, healthcare, immigrant and refugee services, prison ministry, international missions and more.

The presentation listed 95 ministries the sisters have supported over roughly 150 years, with examples including parish and school teaching from the late 19th century, teacher training, special‑education programs, an adult day care model, immigrant and refugee outreach, health‑care chaplaincy, and international missions in Finland, Peru, Bolivia and other countries. Sister Barbara noted ministry milestones and long‑term projects (for example, a teacher‑training presence that extended into the 20th century and a missionary presence that began in 1957) and described the sisters’ recent work to digitize and preserve their local heritage.

Sister Barbara said the congregation now counts 59 living members and emphasized the role of lay partners to continue the community’s mission. She also proposed a virtual, detailed tour of the chapel and heritage areas; staff and commissioners welcomed the idea and asked about timing. Sister Barbara said she would provide a virtual tour in December. The commission thanked Sister Barbara and noted the presentation will support the commission’s broader preservation and interpretation efforts.