Name/Title
IBVM Stats and Demographics, 1979Entry/Object ID
063.0061Scope and Content
Demographics and statistics for IBVM ministries in the United States. Categories include age distribution, community stability, ministry types, geographic distribution and more. A number of schools are referenced including Our Lady of Loretto, St. Gregory, St. Philomene, Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Bernard, St. Cyril, St. Bride, St. Adrian, St. John Vianny, St. John of the Cross, Loretto, Unity and Wheaton Kindergarten. In addition, listed communities include Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit, Phoenix, Sacramento, Carmichael, Dante, St. Bride, St. Adrian, Wheaton, Northlake, Wester Springs, Roseland, Harvey, Carol Stream, Pittsburg, Englewood and more.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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