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by Kari Litscher Imagine coming face to face with a friend you haven’t seen in over 60 years. That’s what happened to Mary Gene (Antonilla) Kinney, BVM when she was reunited with a beloved piano she had years ago. The…
Representing the Sisters of Charity, BVM are Treasurer Alan Stache (l.), BVM Vice President Kate Hendel, Secretary Ann Sweeney, Archivist Jennifer Head, and BVM President LaDonna Manternach. Alan and Jennifer serve on the HARC Board of Directors. (Photo credit: Hugo…
Photo: © Vatican Media During a week-long pilgrimage to deepen their connection to their Jesuit heritage, Loyola University Chicago Board of Trustees took part in an Ignatian pilgrimage to Spain and Italy. Margaret Mary Cosgrove, BVM has been a Loyola…
Sister Damian O’Brien, PBVM (l.) and Sister Bertha Fox, BVM, enjoy reconnecting with deep gratitude for their friendship of over 70 years. by Beth Kress, PBVM with Bertha Fox, BVM and Damian O’Brien, PBVM When a teacher-student friendship endures through…
Mary Ann Zollmann, BVM was recently appointed as a Life Trustee by the Loyola University Chicago Board. Her leadership and dedication, especially during her tenure as Vice Chair and Chair of various committees, has earned her this esteemed honor. Mary…
by Associates Mary Beth Coleman and Eileen O’Shea A 50th anniversary is a milestone event, and we give thanks for all that has brought us to this day. For those who have gone before us, who have awakened the charism…
by Associate Norm Freund It is with considerable pride and joy that sisters and associates alike are celebrating a half century of associate relationships. What began after the heady days of the Second Vatican Council has evolved into a vibrant…
BVM Pat Thalhuber (l.) joins in dancing around the Wacipi arena for an honoring dance of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community in Minn. (Photo by: Jill Warren). by Patricia "Pat" Thalhuber, BVM Over 25 years ago, Sharon Lennartson, Good Thunder…
IHM sister Tuyen Nguyen(l.), BVMs Mary Ann Zollmann, Paulette Skiba, Luann Brown, (with Saskia Alquinga joining via Zoom), and IHM sisters Tram Thi Thu Tran, Diem Ngo, and Liem Nguyen attended the inspiring Hope-Esperanza Conference in Chicago. The transformative Hope-Esperanza…
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…