Name/Title
IBVM Research NotesEntry/Object ID
055.0134Scope and Content
Handwritten research notes believed to have been compiled by Sister Miriam (Mary Clare) Mracek. They include a detailed timeline from 1686 - 1890 and cover topics such as Mother Frances Ball, Reverend Walter H. Power, Joliet, Canada, Ireland, historical backgrounds, politics 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
Search Terms
Religion, Religious Organizations, Sisters of Loretto, ChronologyArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
circa 1982Reproductions
Notes
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