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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…
Sisters of Charity, BVM is among the 38 sponsors of the Dubuque Festival, celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace. The 2023 theme is: Making Peace in Our Polarized Society. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Sept. 12–29,…
Vicki Smurlo, BVM is “smiling, though sad” as she visits the memorabilia case during the final gala at Holy Family High School in June. by BVM Archivist Jennifer Head Holy Family High School in Glendale, Calif., closed its doors…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gd85vFAYdk&t=61s DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — Leaders playing key roles in the redevelopment of Mount Carmel Bluffs gathered with residents to dedicate the senior living community. A shared ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin…
As the seasons have changed this year, I’ve been paying more attention to the birds. I shared some of my observations with a friend and she commented on how interesting it is that the birds return home year after year…
Leaving a beloved ministry after many years is always hard. For me, the most painful was in 2015 as I left 16 years of volunteering in music ministry at the Catholic Chapel at San Quentin State Prison, located just north…