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If you would like to visit with a sister at Mount Carmel Bluffs please call to learn what regulations are in place to keep all residents and employees safe. Visit Presbyterian Homes & Services for more information about COVID regulations. NO…
Dubuque Area Catholic Sisters held a Prayer Service for Immigrant Children on July 18, 2019, at Mount St. Francis Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa. The prayer was held in solidarity with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and other Catholic organizations…
Sister Maryanita Cannon leads her French class in an action song. "La Grenouille (the frog) is a favorite with the children because they like to 'saute' (jump), 'nage' (swim), and 'chinte' (sing) like a frog." About the Article This article…
The Sisters of Charity, BVM and associates invite you to stand in solidarity through work, reflection, or prayer with our sisters and brothers in Ecuador through one of two upcoming immersion trips. One trip will include opportunities to do service…
About the Article This article was published in Salt Magazine in 1984. Captions and text have been left in their original form as they were originally published. At the time this article was printed, Sara McAlpin, BVM and Louise Kames…
The Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a collaborative, faith-based network that engages in education and advocacy to eradicate human trafficking in Dubuque and the surrounding area. The Coalition is comprised of members from local religious communities (including the BVM Sisters)…
While more than 450 BVMs taught in the 175-year history of Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, only four people have served this longstanding BVM mission for more than 60 years. All are Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
“He drains the three from downtown.” “Lots of points in the paint.” “They are five for five at the line.” “Stuffed him.” “In his hip pocket.” “He gets the roll.” “Kisses the glass.” “Amongst the trees.” “Dialing it up from…
“I could not at any age be content to take my place by the fireside and look on.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Her words summarize the impact of the 8th Day Center for Justice, Chicago, on the motivations and lives of the…
“Artworks enliven the visual environment and provides opportunities for conversation,” shares Eliza Kenney, BVM, curator of the Motherhouse Heritage Rooms at Mount Carmel, Dubuque, Iowa. “Working with the art is very gratifying, even the tedious tasks of cleaning, repairing, and…