Brief History of the IBVM at St. Philomene's

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Brief History of the IBVM at St. Philomene's: PDF, Watermarked
Brief History of the IBVM at St. Philomene's

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Name/Title

Brief History of the IBVM at St. Philomene's

Entry/Object ID

037.0043

Scope and Content

Brief history of the IBVM at St. Philomene's School. It includes early experiences, names of founding Sisters and principals, details of the first contract and more. In 1949, IBVM Sisters arrived at St. Philomene's to begin an education ministry at the parish. Over the next four decades, numerous Sisters taught and administered at the school. The IBVM maintained a presence at St. Philomene's until the late 1980s.

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.

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Religion, Religious Organizations, Sisters of Loretto

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

circa 1997

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Notes

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