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In a heartwarming display of community, Carmel Catholic seniors, BVMs, and associates recently gathered virtually for two lively Zoom sessions, marking the celebration of Catholic Schools Week (CSW). Despite the physical distance, these sessions not only bridged generational gaps but…
by Kari Litscher Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?! BVM sisters are! Near and far, they cheer on their favorite teams and players. Being a fan can be both exhilarating and heartbreaking, but they continue to support their favorite teams…
Mount Carmel Bluffs architect group, Pope Design Group, is the winner of the 2023 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards for Campus Renovation/Repositioning. Mount Carmel Bluffs is a shared ministry of the Sisters of Charity, BVM and Presbyterian Homes…
From Dublin to Dubuque, Around the World 190 Years! This milestone celebrates the mission of the BVM Sisters: to commit to a vowed life of faithfulness to the Lord; faithfulness to one another in community; faithfulness to God’s people,…
Sister Lina Wanjiku (r.) shows BVM President LaDonna Manternach the region were the Sisters of Emmanuel minister to those most in need. by Kari Litscher Sister Lina Wanjiku Hunger Fund and Ministry Partnership Grant Recipient Sister Lina Wanjiku, Superior General…
Katie Anders, BVM (l.) and Director of Initial Membership Colleen McGinnity, BVM celebrate during the reception ceremony in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel. by Kari Litscher Katie Anders thought about religious life as a child beginning around age 12. During…
by BVM Katie Anders The concept of community has been on my mind a lot lately. The day we are born we begin living in community, and we continue to be part of multiple communities throughout our lives. Initially we…
BVM scholarship recipient Maria Elaine Kluga performs a special song for her sponsor, BVM Kathleen Sinclair. by Jean Tucker Maria Elaine Kluga has been an educator for 15 years. Originally from the Philippines, she currently teaches language arts at Thomas…
by Mira Mosle, BVM Rooted on the Land Paul McAndrew experienced Mount Carmel literally as his home for almost two years. A farm boy who had been taught by the BVMs at St. John in Peosta, Iowa, he took a…
The Religious Communities Impact Fund (RCIF) was started in 2008 by ten congregations of religious women who wanted their community development investing to continue beyond their years. This collaborative fund is a legacy ministry that invites its members to “put…