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1848 - Fr. Joachim Masmitjá founds the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the purpose of rebuilding society through the education of young women.
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1871 - Fr. Masmitjá sends out Sisters from Spain to the mission country of Los Angeles, California, at the request of Bishop Amat.
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1924 - The Sisters in California establish their own foundation.
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Early 1970's - Mother Joanne, while on pilgrimage to Rome, pledges her fidelity to Pope Paul VI. |
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1976 - Mother Joanne requests permission of David M. Maloney, Bishop of Wichita, to establish a house in his diocese. |
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1979 - The community in Wichita becomes autonomous. |
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1979 - IHM continues teaching at Bishop Carroll High School.
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1985 - Bishop Gerber approved the Constitutions and Directory of the IHM Sisters of Wichita. |
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1997 - IHM opens a local convent in Hutchinson, begins teaching at Trinity Jr/Sr High School, St. Teresa Elementary and Holy Cross Elementary.
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1998 - IHM celebrated 150 years since original foundation in Spain. |
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1998 - IHM begins teaching at Kapaun-Mt. Carmel High School.
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2000 - IHM begins offering annual public novena in preparation for the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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2000 - IHM unites with the bishops of the world in entrusting the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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2001 - IHM begins offering public First Saturday devotions in the Motherhouse Chapel. |
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2001 - IHM purchases six stained-glass windows for their future Motherhouse Chapel. |
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2002 - IHM helps lead diocesan events for the Year of the Rosary. |
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2003 - IHM begins offering public Holy Hours for Vocations on the third Tuesday of each month. |
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2003 - Bishop Olmsted re-opens discussions on the building of a new Motherhouse for IHM. |
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2004 - IHM purchases statues for future Motherhouse: the Holy Family, the Sacred Heart, and adoring angels. |
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2004 - IHM begins teaching at St. Peter's Elementary School. |
| 2005, 2006 - IHM continues to serve God and
His Church in many ways. |
