"Realize that you were delivered from the futile ways ... not by ... silver or gold,

but with the Precious Blood of Christ."                                  -- 1 Peter 1:18-19

Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, the Sisters of the Precious Blood

is a Catholic religious congregation of 200 women

  committed to work in ministries that change attitudes

and bring about change in unjust segments of our society.

 

As individuals in this religious order, we Sisters have many different faces that represent ...

      A variety of backgrounds, from rural America to metropolitan areas.
      A variety of age groups, from early 30s through retirement.
      A variety of life stages, from student to woman in ministry to retiree.
      And a variety of interests, from weaving to human rights causes.

But as members of this religious order, we Sisters have a common commitment ...

         To serve the helpless and needy in innovative ways.
         To develop our individual talents to the fullest.
         To develop a sense of spirituality and community among us.
         And to serve God in however we are directed. 

 

"We Continue to Pray"

Precious Blood people take a stand to heal wounds

caused by violence on city streets

Following our July 2007 elections, these sisters now serve in community leadership.

Where in the world does Sister _ _ _ _ _  live?

You can find out more about some of our Sisters' home-life on the  Meet Us Page.

Fall reflection days aim to enrich body, mind, spirit

Precious Blood Sisters host two Saturday reflection programs

Many of us are busy planning for the future, whether it’s a lunch date next week, our kids’ college five years from      now, or our own retirement. While planning’s a good thing, there’s the tendency to live in the future – or in the past         —and miss out on the “right now,” the “present” which is the gift God gives us every moment.
“Treasure the Gift” is the theme of two Fall days of reflection for women presented by the Sisters of the Precious Blood at Maria Stein OH. The program at Maria Stein Center/Shrine, offfered Saturday September 27th & (repeated) October 18th,  includes reflections on:

Eucharistic Liturgy will be at 11:30 followed by Lunch
The day begins at 9 and concludes at 3:30pm
Presenters are various Sisters associated with the Center.
Donation for the day is $15 per person.  Paid reservations are needed by Sept. 13 or Oct 4.  Include name, address, phone # & e-mail address for each woman.  Send check to: 
Maria Stein Center/Shrine
PO Box 128
Maria Stein OH 45860
For this program download   Maria Stein Center--Flyer 1 -
Maria Stein Center is barrier free and is sponsored by the Sisters of the Precious Blood.

“Opening the Treasure: The Gift of the Present” is the theme of two Fall days of reflection for women and men        hosted by the Sisters of the Precious Blood at Salem Heights, Dayton offered Saturday, Sept. 20, and repeated on Saturday, Oct. 11, will include

The day begins with registration at 9 a.m. and concludes at 3:45 p.m. For those who wish to stay, the anticipated    Sunday Eucharistic liturgy will be celebrated at 4 p.m.
Presenters will include licensed massage therapist and wellness practitioner/instructor Peg Bergman, who’s also a       mom and grandmother, and Father Keith Patrick Hosey, a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette, Ind., who preaches      retreats and prayer seminars for laity, religious and clergy across the United States and internationally. Other                presenters will be members of the Precious Blood Sisters Spirituality Team.
There is no specified cost for the day; free-will donations will be accepted. Inability to pay should not prevent any interested person from attending the day.
Salem Heights, the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, is located at 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, corner      of Salem Avenue and Denlinger Road, with entrance on Denlinger. Salem Heights is fully handicapped accessible.
Each program is limited to 50 participants. Pre-registration by phone or e-mail is requested for both dates by Monday, Sept. 15, to arrange for seating and meals. For more information, or to pre-register, e-mail: Communications@PreciousBloodSistersDayton.org, or phone the Salem Heights reception desk between 8:30 a.m.     and 8 p.m.: (937) 278-0871. (Please specify which date you are registering for, Sept. 20 or Oct. 11. If leaving a       voice message, please include your name, a phone number where you may be reached, and best time to call.)
Download here the flyer for this event:  Salem Heights Program -- Flyer 2

Precious Blood Sisters celebrate Jubilees

       Each year on July 1 we formally celebrate

  our major anniversaries,  recognizing 75, 60, 50

  and 25 years of service by special liturgies, meals,

  parties and entertainment --both where we minister

  and at our Central House as well. 

         Follow this link to this year's Jubilarians

• Follow these links to discover some areas of creative interests for our sisters from the very beginning

  of our congregation, even to today. 

   

  A Great Labor of Love

  --a block of wood testifies to a sister's talent and love for a saintly foundress...

  New DVD -- Hearts Afire

  Creative interests of our early Sisters

  Creative expression today

  The latest on our Bookshelf

To learn more about the Sisters of the Precious Blood,

follow these links to information on our Web site.

Who we are | What we do | Meet us | Contact us

LINKS TO RELATED WEBSITES

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For additional  information  please write or call:
Sister Carolyn Hoying
Sisters of the Precious Blood
4000 Denlinger Road
Dayton, OH 45426-2399
   (937) 231-1244  or 937-278-0871 ext 1303
E-mail: vocations@preciousbloodsistersdayton.org

Comments, requests or  suggestions regarding this Web site please send to:

 Sister Mary Lou Schmersal

Web site project coordinator.