Name/Title
History of St. Patrick's ChurchEntry/Object ID
055.0111Scope and Content
History of St. Patrick's Church in Joliet. It was published in 1988 to commemorate the parish's 150th anniversary and contains information on the church's founding, pastors, school and more. After their arrival in Joliet in 1880, the IBVM Sisters stayed at St. Patrick's for a brief period. They also taught at the parish school until 1914.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.Lexicon
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