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The May 1984 fire consumes the chapel at Clarke University (CU) in Dubuque, Iowa. President BVM Catherine Dunn recalls, “I started to pray . . . I don't know how to explain it, but the whole time I was pacing…
BVMs Kathy Conway (l.), and Mary Martens enjoy working with a student at the Presentation Lantern Center in Dubuque, Iowa. by BVMs Kathy Conway and Mary Martens Adult immigrants and refugees who settle in Dubuque, Iowa, find “A Place of…
Mesh netting was purchased to safeguard the coops Group leaders Sophie Morse (l.), Sandra Morse, Julián Larrea, and Jose Peas of Sharamentsa bring guests to the rainforest to learn about the vibrant Achuar culture. Photo used with permission: maketai.org. by…
Through her work with the Immigrant and Refugee Reform Committee at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago, BVM Mary Fran McLaughlin (l.), supports Venezuelan family José, Jesús, and Maria, with co-liaison Doug DuBois. by Mary Fran McLaughlin, BVM I eagerly…
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…