BVMs Serving 60+ Years at Clarke University
While more than 450 BVMs taught in the 175-year history of Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, only four people have served this longstanding BVM mission…
‘It’s Better to Wear Out Than Rust Out’
“He drains the three from downtown.” “Lots of points in the paint.” “They are five for five at the line.” “Stuffed him.” “In his hip…
Clarke University: A BVM Legacy
Clarke University and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Celebrate 175 Years in Dubuque In 1843, 175 years ago, a small group…
8th Day Center for Justice: Taproot to the Future
“I could not at any age be content to take my place by the fireside and look on.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Her words summarize the impact…
Mount Carmel: A Showcase for the Arts
“Artworks enliven the visual environment and provides opportunities for conversation,” shares Eliza Kenney, BVM, curator of the Motherhouse Heritage Rooms at Mount Carmel, Dubuque, Iowa…
Music, Missions, and More
A week after arriving in frontier Dubuque, the BVM sisters opened a small boarding school. It did not thrive at first, so they had little to live on. During their first Iowa winter, they were in such straits that they took in sewing and gave piano lessons.