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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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LCWR Region 10 Honors BVM Sisters for Life-Changing Ministries

BVMs Letitia Close (l.), Second Vice-President Anne Marie McKenna, President LaDonna Manternach, First Vice-President Kathy Kandefer, and Mary Gene Kinney. During a powerful evening of story, Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) Region 10 (Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska) honored the ministry…

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Season of Creation: A Water Reflection

A favorite spot of Karen's on the shore of Lake Superior. By Karen Kane-Herber I am drawn to bodies of water. Growing up along the Mississippi River, I felt wonder that on one side of the land was Iowa and…

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A Sense of Humor

     I read about a mystic’s sight suffused in strangely golden light that seems to reveal more in all she sees, a hidden depth of unity. And I admit to feeling envy and say to the One, “I would…

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