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Is the Religious Lobby Ethical?

BVMs Volunteer at Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose
Growing Vegetables, Hope and Empowerment.

Sister Mary Sattgast, BVM (Mary de Porres) Receives “Distinguished Service Award”

Bookmarks from the BVMs
Sisters share talents and love with school children.

We Need Your Help Bringing a Dream to Reality—Brick by Brick
You’ve heard the phrase, “If you build it, they will come!” Well, Sisters Laurene Brady, BVM and Irene Lukefahr, BVM invite you to help them “build it”—brick by brick.

Interested in Religious Life? Check Out “Dubuque’s Got Sisters!” Tour
Are you a woman interested in checking out religious life? Then sign up for “Dubuque’s Got Sisters!” and get ready for a unique experience.

U.S. House Honors Catholic Sisters
Learn about the U.S. House approval to honor the historical contributions of Catholic sisters in this country.

BVM Wii Wonders Strike Again!
Several BVMs met the spirit of competition recently in a local Wii bowling tournament.

Thirteen Golden Jubilarians Celebrate 50 Years in Religious Life
The Sisters of Charity, BVM celebrated the religious lives of 13 sisters on Aug. 1-2 at Mt. Carmel, with various festivities including a Eucharistic Liturgy.

Stitching a House of Hope
How a Quilt Raffle in the United States Warmed the Hearts of Children in Ecuador

Silver Jubilarians Celebrate 25 Years in Religious Life
Three Sisters of Charity, BVM celebrate 25 years in religious life this summer. Patricia Bombard, Paulette Skiba and LaDonna Manternach hosted a 4 p.m. Liturgy of Thanksgiving on Thursday, July 16, to commemorate this special event.

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.

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.

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