The Rough and Calm Waters of Life
Over the summer I went whitewater rafting in Colorado. One of the things they explain in preparation is that if you end up in the water someone will yell, “Rope!” and throw it at your head so you have the…
Mary Frances Clarke Scholarship Recipient: Amber Haack
When Julie O’Neill, BVM shared news of recent accomplishments of Amber Haack, Julie remarked, “Isn’t Mother Clarke smiling from her heavenly home on this amazing young woman?” Amber received Mary Frances Clarke Scholarships for Women from the Sisters of Charity…
To Haiti and Back: Grants Build Global Friendships
Six-year-old Jen-Noelle walks barefoot and alone for as long as two hours from her village to get to school. She has shoes, but the long walk through the mountains would ruin her only pair. Around her, there are no cars…
BVM Legacy of Love: Fullness of Life Counseling and Development Initiative
Eunice Oduware’s business selling fish and soup items has expanded thanks to the Fullness of Life Counseling and Development Initiative Centre (FULIFE) and a Ministry Partnership Grant from the Sisters of Charity, BVM. Sister Florence Nwaonuma, a member of the…
BVM Annie Credidio and Damien House Bring Hope to Hansen’s Patients
Damien House, a BVM Ministry Partner, serves the needs of those living with Hansen’s Disease and provides a clean space and environment where residents live with dignity, love, and hope. Patients receive daily basic needs such as their meals, clean…
BVM Legacy of Love: Holy Child Integrated Services
Participants in a skill acquisition program for young women in Bolgatanga, Ghana, learn to make snacks through Holy Child Integrated Services, recipient of a BVM Ministry Partnership Grant. Audrey Awambire was 5 when she lost her parents in 2002. She…
Cheering on the “Boys of October”
by Jennifer Head, BVM Archivist As the “Boys of October” strive toward the World Series, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the biggest baseball fans in the congregation. I am indebted to Archives Assistant Kathy…
Sharon Rezmer, BVM: Perpetual Vows Publicly Affirm Heartfelt Commitment
BVMs Carol Marie (Joseph Louis) Baum (center) and LaDonna Manternach witness Sharon Rezmer’s (l.) final vows. Surrounded by love in words and actions, Sharon Rezmer, BVM professed perpetual vows as a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Oct…
Backpacks for Refugees
It all started with the devastating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and a desire to do something. Impacted by the tens of thousands of Afghans trying to flee from the Taliban takeover of their homeland, Vice President Kate Hendel decided to…
20th Anniversary Memories of Sept. 11
Photo: Bumble Dee - stock.adobe.com BVM Katherine Kandefer was in her second week of a new job in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001. The office of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership was about eight miles from the Pentagon…