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Joliet Catholic High SchoolEntry/Object ID
JO.0003Description
Broadway Street, looking north toward Jefferson Street, in Joliet, Illinois. At this time, the building on the left was home to Joliet Catholic High School at 29 North Broadway Street. Opened in 1918 as De La Salle High School, it was renamed Joliet Catholic in 1933 and remained at this location until 1990. Formerly, this site was home to the first St. Patrick's Church which opened in 1839. After their arrival in Joliet, the IBVM Sisters stayed at St. Patrick's for a brief period. They also taught at the parish school until 1914. Further down on the right is the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.
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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