Name/Title
The Story of Providence Catholic High SchoolEntry/Object ID
055.0024Scope and Content
History of Providence Catholic High School located at 1800 West Lincoln Highway in New Lenox. The school traces its roots back to the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary who ministered in Joliet, Illinois from 1880 - 1919. The table of contents includes The Early Days in Joliet, The Crisis Years, The Turnaround, Expansion and The Three R's.
In 1880, the Canadian Mission of the IBVM sent Sisters to establish a presence in Joliet, Illinois. They maintained an education ministry in the community until departing in 1919.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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Religion, Religious Organizations, Sisters of LorettoReproductions
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Please contact the IBVM Archives (archives@ibvm.us) for further information or materials requests.
