Sister Nora Lowe

Photograph

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Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary Archives

Sister Nora Lowe: JPEG
Sister Nora Lowe

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Name/Title

Sister Nora Lowe

Entry/Object ID

SA.0129

Description

Sister Nora (St. Catharine) Lowe. At the time of this photo Sister Nora was part of the Chadsworth Community in Sacramento, California.

Context

Born in 1585 in North Yorkshire, England, Mary Ward founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1609. Focused on education, the Sisters developed their ministry despite significant political, spiritual and material challenges. In 1880, the Canadian Mission of the IBVM established a presence in Illinois, and the following year, the IBVM North American Branch was created. In 1892, their ministry expanded into Chicago, and by 1896, the Sisters had opened a school in Michigan. Over the following decades, further growth resulted in ministries in California and Arizona, both of which began in 1949. In the 21st Century, the IBVM and its companions are active in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, California and Arizona.

Made/Created

Date made

1993

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