Associate Elberta Raschke September 1, 1944-March 20, 2024 Accepted June 23, 2006
An obituary was not provided.
Earth Mama Comes to Dubuque
The Sisters of Charity, BVM in conjunction with the Tri-State Area Women Religious Congregations present Love Our Mama Earth, Songs and Stories with Earth Mama, August 6th and 7th in Dubuque, Iowa. Earth Mama Joyce Johnson Rouse, an Iowa native,…
Sister Jean Margaret Black, BVM
Sister Jean Margaret Black, BVM, 98, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Mount Carmel Bluffs, in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation, the Sharing of Memories and Mass of Christian Burial were on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Burial was in the Mount Carmel…
Sister Geraldine (St. Geraldine) Moorman, BVM
Sister Geraldine (St. Geraldine) Moorman, BVM, 99, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2022. Visitation, the Sharing of Memories and Mass of Christian Burial were on Friday, July 1, 2022. Burial was in…
“We Are All Related Speakers Series” Presents: Tania Ibarra
The "We Are All Related Speakers Series" provides opportunities to deepen relationships with people of diverse populations, cultures, and backgrounds as stepping-stones to establishing connections with various speakers and valuing their wisdom and their journey. Tania Ibara is the featured…
Statement: LCWR Stands Against Gun Violence
The Sisters of Charity, BVM join with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and other people of faith in mourning with the families of Uvalde, Texas, who have lost loved ones to hateful acts of violence. We commit ourselves…
BVMs and Others Request Wage Study for Restaurant Workers
BVM Sisters: “As shareholders, we are concerned that the misalignment between Dine’s stated goals in its annual reporting and the payment of a subminimum wage creates a significant reputation and financial risk to our company. Maintaining low wages contributes to…
Earth Day is Every Day
Earth Day is Every Day Since April 22 is designated as a special remembrance and celebration of planet Earth, let us remember and give thanks. Focus on your breath, feel the existence of and give thanks for trees, flowers, sunshine,…
BVMs Join Iowa Business Against Trafficking
The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary have signed on to the Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative, a statewide recognition and education program from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, empowering businesses to help in the fight…
20th Anniversary Memories of Sept. 11
Photo: Bumble Dee - stock.adobe.com BVM Katherine Kandefer was in her second week of a new job in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001. The office of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership was about eight miles from the Pentagon…