Terrace Residents Reconnect with Sisters
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…
Putting ‘Money on Mission’
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…
You’re Invited! United Nations International Day of Peace
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,…
Saying Goodbye to Holy Family High School
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…
Leaders, Residents Dedicate Mount Carmel Bluffs Senior Living Community
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…
Spiritual Reflection: Home
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…
San Quentin Prison Ministry: A Life-Giving Reward
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…
Time & Treasure: Jane Schreiber
Jane Schreiber, her husband Mark, and son TJ donated a portion of the funds needed to install this new well for a village in Tanzania. Sisters of Charity, BVM matched Jane’s donation. In January 2022, the BVM Congregation established…
Time & Treasure at the Border: Ann Sweeney
Ann Sweeney (l.) and another volunteer walk along the border, engaged in conversation about the wall and its varying presence at the border. In January 2022, the BVM Congregation established a Time & Treasure Program, which encourages employees to…
Sister Evelyn Owusu: BVM Mary I. Griffin Scholarship Recipient
Sister Evelyn Owusu desires to help sisters in her congregation, the Daughters of the Most Blessed Trinity (formerly FST), and others in Kumasi, Ghana, gain necessary management skills for effective operations and growth. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree…