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Founding members of the Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Slavery: Front row: Sister Marie Barth, PBVM; Sister Irene Lukefahr, BVM; Sister Mira Mosle, BVM; Sister Diane Rapozo, BVM; Back row: Sister Joy Peterson, PBVM; Sister Mary Lechtenburg, OSF. by…
The urgency of transitioning to renewable, peaceful energy sources has never been more pressing. To address this, the Sisters of Charity, BVM and the Tri-State Network will host Dr. Erin Lothes, a distinguished Catholic theologian and environmental advocate, as she…
by Kari Litscher “Little did anyone know that this new structure would go on to live many lives, serving purposes far beyond its original intent.” —BVM Archivist Jennifer Head 1893–1904: Seeds of Growth on the Prairie In 1893, the…
We rejoice at the release of UISG-USG’s contribution to the interim phase of the global Synod on behalf of their member congregations, including the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We celebrate the 13 proposals for growing women’s…
by Kari Litscher After their participation in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March, participants were eager to share their experiences with panel attendees at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa. The panelists included BVMs…
Associate Dr. Sherry Warren attends the UN International Women’s Day 2023. by Associate Dr. Sherry Warren Every March the United Nations hears from one of its largest commissions and the only one that focuses specifically on women and girls around…
Scholarship recipient Sophia Clements attends the opening of her graduate art exhibition, “Domicile,” addressing the housing crisis in Duluth, Minn. by Kari Litscher Sophia Clements’ journey as a recipient of the Mary Frances Clarke Scholarship for Women at the University…
The May 1984 fire consumes the chapel at Clarke University (CU) in Dubuque, Iowa. President BVM Catherine Dunn recalls, “I started to pray . . . I don't know how to explain it, but the whole time I was pacing…
BVMs Kathy Conway (l.), and Mary Martens enjoy working with a student at the Presentation Lantern Center in Dubuque, Iowa. by BVMs Kathy Conway and Mary Martens Adult immigrants and refugees who settle in Dubuque, Iowa, find “A Place of…
Mesh netting was purchased to safeguard the coops Group leaders Sophie Morse (l.), Sandra Morse, Julián Larrea, and Jose Peas of Sharamentsa bring guests to the rainforest to learn about the vibrant Achuar culture. Photo used with permission: maketai.org. by…