BVM Sisters

09/07/2026

The Sisters of Charity, BVM wish you a Happy —with time for rest, relaxation, and recreation!

09/05/2026

Happy Birthday to these BVM Sisters!

09/04/2026

"The program reveals all the talents and gifts that they never knew they had,” says BVM Lynn Lester, who is an enthusiastic advocate of HEART in Dubuque, Iowa.

This BVM Ministry Partner is helping young adults discover skills, confidence, and purpose—and transforming lives in the process.

See what happens when someone believes in you. tinyurl.com/HEARTDubuque

09/03/2026

What does it really take to advance a sainthood cause? When Associate Anne Klejment was invited to serve on the Historical Commission for the Cause of Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA, she never imagined where it would lead.

Go behind the scenes with Anne as she shares her unexpected journey documenting the life and legacy of a woman whose faith, joy, and commitment to justice continue to inspire us today.

Read more: tinyurl.com/ASainthoodCause

09/01/2026

BVM Sisters and people from around the world unite in prayer to kick off the Season of Creation. This year’s theme, “Living Water,” invites us to reflect on water as a precious gift and our shared responsibility to protect it.

Watch the prayer service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnho_aeql2w

Looking for more ways to celebrate and care for our common home? Join us at these upcoming community events in Dubuque, Iowa: tinyurl.com/SeasonofCreationDubuque

Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition

08/31/2026

BVM Kate Hendel shares about Aguilas Del Desierto Inc., an organization whose volunteers search the desert for missing migrants, offering water, supplies and, most importantly, hope. We’re honored to support their life-saving work of accompaniment and compassion.

Together we continue the BVM Legacy of Love.

08/29/2026

Happy Birthday to this BVM Sister!

08/27/2026

BVMs gathered via Zoom for a cup of tea with sisters from the ASEC - African Sisters Education Collaborative in Cameroon, Ghana, and Kenya. It was an opportunity to visit and connect with those serving half a world away.

Building community can start with something as simple as sharing a cup of tea. ☕🌍 💙

08/26/2026

What happens when women refuse to accept “that’s just the way things are”? The documentary “Tough Old Broads,” hosted by Loretto and BVM Sisters at the UN and Loretto Feminist Network, tells the stories of three women who broke barriers—and never stopped challenging them.

On Women’s Equality Day we celebrate the women who opened doors—and the women of every age who keep pushing them wider.

🎥 Watch the Tough Old Broads trailer: tinyurl.com/fz5jymts

📅 Register for the free virtual screening being held on Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 5:30 p.m. CDT: tinyurl.com/374wuwrp

Kathrine Switzer, Siila Watt-Cloutier, and Sharon Farmer.They are...

08/25/2026

Trolls, trees, and a little adventure! BVMs and friends recently explored the world of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s giant trolls near Clinton, Iowa. More than sculptures, the trolls are a reminder that “waste” can become works of art, stories can inspire care, and protecting our planet can begin by simply paying attention. 🌲🧌