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This article was published in Salt Magazine in 1976, the same year St. Mary's in Chicago closed. In it, author Mary Herlihy, BVM traces the history and impact of Chicago's first Catholic high school for women.
Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM "Sister Jean" was a recent recipient of the Musial Award for Extraordinary Character from Maryville University in St. Louis. As Loyola Basketball Chaplain, Sister Jean was launched into the national spotlight last year during her Ramblers' rise to…
At Mount Carmel, I am surrounded by physicists, artists, historians, teachers, and advocates for peace. Here I am surrounded by love and “carefree little birds.”
Damien House, a mission partner of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has been selected as this year's recipient of the 2018 Martyrs Award from Loyola University for its role in serving the needs of those living…
“For you St. Pauls we loudly cheer with loyal hearts today…” are the first words to the St. Paul High School song—words BVM Karen Conover holds deeply in her heart. “I sing it all the time, all the time,” she…
Award Honors Those Who Led the Campaign Saving Thousands of Victims of the Cambodian Genocide BVM Carolyn Farrell was among 14 individuals and organizations from three commonly separated sectors (religious, government, and the press) honored with the Robert D. Ray…
In September, Mary Elizabeth (Andrew) Galt, BVM received the Evangelii Gaudium Award from St. John’s Seminary during its annual gala in Los Angeles for her impact on the formation and continuing education of priests. Mary Elizabeth has ministered in the…
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…
Clarke University and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Celebrate 175 Years in Dubuque In 1843, 175 years ago, a small group of women religious known today as the Sisters of Charity of Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM)…