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Dandelion House Director Fumi Tosu (l.) enjoys a weekly community meal with Catholic Workers and resident guests. by Kari Litscher Dandelion House, an intentional community in Portland, Ore., is making a significant impact in its second year of operation, with…
by Mary McCauley, BVM Ah yes, I remember it well. The day was Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. The car was packed. I pulled out of the St. Patrick Parish driveway in Monona, Iowa, made a left turn onto Highway 18…
As women of the Church, we, the Leadership Team of the Sisters of Charity, BVM, are called to give strong public witness against oppression brought about by unjust political and social structures, locally, nationally, and internationally. We seek to cultivate…
The re-imagined Nuns on the Bus & Friends carries the legacy of women religious forward, building a coalition of friends committed to social justice. by Elizabeth Avalos, BVM In 2012, Director Simone Campbell, Sister of Social Service (SSS), and her…
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), of which we are a member, recently shared a statement in response to these times. The LCWR statement expresses deep concern over the global and national shifts in values that harm vulnerable populations…
Published in Salt magazine, Summer of 1988 by Kathryn (John Laurian) Lawlor, BVM An interview with Kilian Pollard, BVM on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of St. Augustine, Memphis, Tennessee. There's a story in the Congregation that Sister Mary…
In 1964 Kilian Pollard, BVM received the Teacher of the Year Award from a Black radio station in Memphis. Former students, Van Lucas and Jimmy Jackson, share in the celebration. by Kari Litscher In October 2024, Kilian Pollard, BVM…
The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary extend heartfelt congratulations to Gwen (Leontia) Farry, BVM., on being honored with the 2024 Fr. Mike Crosby Award. This recognition celebrates her unwavering commitment to social justice and her impactful advocacy…
With Fall in the air and Clarke students returning, BVM sisters and their prayer partners enjoyed the first gathering of the year. It was a wonderful time to connect, share stories, and build lasting bonds! Pictured above: Clarke University student…
The Franciscan Peace Center, in Clinton, Iowa, is hosting a special webinar titled “Faith in Transition: Engaging Francis' Life for an Urban Ecospirituality” on October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM CDT. This virtual event, held via Zoom, coincides with the…