Sister Emelyn’s Story: Embracing Grief Leads to Unexpected Joy
by Michelle London The youngest of 11 children, Emelyn Malecki, BVM has a close relationship with many of her 25 nieces and nephews. Rick Calkins…
Saying ‘Yes’: Katie Anders Professes First Vows as a BVM
Katie Anders, BVM, with her son Alex and daughter Lauryn, during the service where she professed First Vows. by Kari Litscher Katie Anders felt called—to…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: City of Dubuque Proclamation
At the City Council Meeting where the proclamation was made were (front row): Franciscan Associate Dave Heiar (l.), BVM Ann DeNicolo, Suzanne Gallagher, PVBM, BVM…
LCWR Region 10 Honors BVM Sisters for Life-Changing Ministries
BVMs Letitia Close (l.), Second Vice-President Anne Marie McKenna, President LaDonna Manternach, First Vice-President Kathy Kandefer, and Mary Gene Kinney. During a powerful evening of story,…
Season of Creation: A Water Reflection
A favorite spot of Karen's on the shore of Lake Superior. By Karen Kane-Herber I am drawn to bodies of water. Growing up along the…
For Such A Time As This: The Power of Love, Hope, and Community in Puerto Rico
Yanira Ocasio Hernández, Foundress and CEO of For Such a Time As This, serves hope and nourishment to the poor and homeless in Puerto Rico…