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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)…
“I could not at any age be content to take my place by the fireside and look on.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Her words summarize the impact of the 8th Day Center for Justice, Chicago, on the motivations and lives of the…
“Artworks enliven the visual environment and provides opportunities for conversation,” shares Eliza Kenney, BVM, curator of the Motherhouse Heritage Rooms at Mount Carmel, Dubuque, Iowa. “Working with the art is very gratifying, even the tedious tasks of cleaning, repairing, and…
A week after arriving in frontier Dubuque, the BVM sisters opened a small boarding school. It did not thrive at first, so they had little to live on. During their first Iowa winter, they were in such straits that they took in sewing and gave piano lessons.