Building sisterhood
Subtitle: a feminist history of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
By: [compiled by] Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, Michigan.
Contributors: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Women and gender in North American religions
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Syracuse, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 392
Subjects: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary -- History.
Description: The often forgotten role of Catholic sisters is told in experiences deeply rooted in self-realization and feminist methodology. In this collection of thirteen essays the contributors illuminate the little-known world of a very creative and committed community of women - their aspirations, their values, their mission.

An often neglected part of feminist research, this type of sisterly collaboration affirms the seminal paradigms in women's work and writing. These essays deal with many of the same issues of power, economic autonomy, friendship, spirituality, socialization, professional commitment encountered in other feminist endeavors.

Building Sisterhood gives the reader insight into the rigorous training involved in becoming a nun, including the complex relationships between the Monroe community, other IHM sites, and within the intricate church hierarchy. Feminist historian Margaret Susan Thompson places the essays within a historical context and provides detailed background for those unfamiliar with the life, duty, and experience of Catholic sisters.

This book will make a unique contribution to feminist scholarship, religious studies, and women's history.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-375) and index.