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Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America
The story unfolds in Cincinnati as new Leadership Conference of Women Religious exhibit opens to the public, and begins a three-year tour across the United States.

LCWR Honors Helen Maher Garvey, BVM with Outstanding Leadership Award
Helen is the current coordinator of the LCWR History Project which developed the exhibit “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America.”

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM Receives Dux Mirabilis Award from Loyola University
Latin for “extraordinary leader,” the Dux Mirabilis Award was presented to Jean Dolores for her extraordinary contribution to the university and its mission.

 Retired BVMs Featured in HBO Alzheimer Documentary
Sisters of Charity, BVM who are part of the Rush Study will be featured in one part of a four-part HBO documentary called "The Alzheimer’s Project."

Prayer for Immigration Reform
Take time to pray for our leaders as they plan to meet on the important topic of comprehensive immigration reform.

Commemoration in Postville Calls for Solidarity and Action
One step closer to reform...

Postville in Chicago
The 8th Day Center Stands in Solidarity with Postville Immigrants

Mary McCauley, BVM Honored by Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition
The organization recognizes her as a leader in immigration justice issues.

Walking with Immigrants: BVMs Build Road to Justice
The BVMs have served the immigrant population since the community was founded in 1833. Mary Frances Clarke and her companions came to America to teach Irish immigrants and visit their sick and poor.