SILVER JUBILARIAN
The following Silver Jubilarian is celebrating 25 years in religious life with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
She entered the BVM Congregation on Sept. 14, 2000. She professed first vows on July 12, 2003, and final vows April 8, 2007.
Ann Therese Chaput, BVM
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GOLDEN JUBILARIANS
The following Golden Jubilarians are celebrating 50 years in religious life with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Katherine Kandefer, BVM entered the BVM Congregation on Sept. 12, 1975. She professed first vows on July 29, 1979, and final vows April 27, 1986.
Mary Lou Wetzell, BVM entered the BVM Congregation on Sept. 13, 1974. She professed first vows on Aug. 20, 1977, and final vows May 3, 1986.
Katherine Kandefer, BVM
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Mary Lou Wetzell, BVM
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DIAMOND JUBILARIANS
The following Diamond Jubilarians are celebrating 70 years in religious life with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
They entered the BVM Congregation on Sept. 8, 1955. They professed first vows on March 19, 1956, and final vows July 16, 1963.
Laverne (Thereselle) Dolphin, BVM
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Florence Mary (Floretta) Heflin, BVM
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Elizabeth Mary Huber, BVM
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Patricia (Frederick Mary) Nolan, BVM
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Marcella O’Rourke, BVM
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Rosemary Surby, BVM
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Mary Elaine (Valerie) Waddell, BVM
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Eucharistic Liturgy
Join us livestream for a Eucharistic Liturgy
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
from the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa.
Download the Worship Aid (coming soon)
Send an email congratulatory message to a sister on her jubilee
To send a congratulatory message to a sister on her jubilee or to donate to the BVM Congregation on behalf of these sisters, visit: bvmsisters.org/support-our-mission/online-donations.
Contact Us
For more information contact:
Angie Connolly, Director of Communications
aconnolly@bvmsisters.org
563-585-2863