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A Sacred Return: Reflections on Indigenous Cultural Healing

Members of the Land Justice Futures Committee presented a panel to the BVM Congregation on their experiences at the Women and Water symposium in November: Brenna Anglade (l.), and BVMs Ann DeNicolo, Kate Hendel, Colleen McGinnity, and Marguerite Murphy. The…

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St. Pat’s Weekly Wednesday Meal Nourishes Body and Soul

Colleen McGinnity, BVM talks with a guest during the Wednesday meal at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. For almost 40 years, St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa, has served a Wednesday night meal to anyone who wants one or needs…

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Grief as Soul Work

  by Katie Anders, BVM Grief is the word we use to describe the sadness and ache we feel when we experience loss. Losses come in many shapes and forms. Loved ones and friends die, people move away, relationships end…

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A Clockwork of Compassion

Volunteers set up St. Joseph Hall for funeral luncheons and celebratory occasions: BVMs Joellen McCarthy (l.) and Linda Roby, Associate Marybeth Coleman, and BVMs Ann Marie Dress and Fran Donnelly are among those who provide hands of service whenever there's…

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The Evolution of Communication

A long time ago: The Latin word communis comes into use among Italic tribes. It is an adjective formed from the prefix “ko” (meaning “together”) and the root word “munis,” meaning “shared,” “duty,” or “gift.” It is the source of…

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More Than a Place to Live: Reimagining Aging in Chicago

Residents celebrate Valentine's Day. by Kari Litscher Across the United States, aging often means slipping into isolation. Living on a limited income in cities like Chicago, many lose community, mobility, and housing stability. But in a few shared spaces, a…

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: City of Dubuque Proclamation

At the City Council Meeting where the proclamation was made were (front row): Franciscan Associate Dave Heiar (l.), BVM Ann DeNicolo, Suzanne Gallagher, PVBM, BVM Associate Nancy McCarville, Dubuque County Reads Program Coordinator Sarah Smith, and Dubuque County Library District…

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