Religious schools

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection if the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary contain materials dated from the founding of the BVMs in 1833 to the present day. Holdings include materials related to the congregation, files for more than 200 missions (primarily elementary and high schools) in 21 states and three foreign countries, manuscripts, photographs, audio‐visual materials, books,...

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The folder contains a letter dated June 27, 1934, from Servite Provincial Fr. Patrick M. Brosnahan addressed to bishops. The letter indicates that Ladysmith Servite Sisters are available to staff more elementary schools.

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The folder contains a letter dated March 11, 1967, authored by Mother Mary Joan LeBlanc, addressing the issue of the teacher shortage. It discusses the reduction of Sister-teachers in schools and highlights the challenges faced by educational institutions due to this shortage. The document provides insights into the concerns and responses of the religious community regarding staffing and the impact on school operations during that period.

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The folder contains correspondence from the pastor seeking teachers in 1956, as well as correspondence regarding staffing by sisters. It includes a history page from the Servite 50th Jubilee Book, a list of sisters who taught at the parish, and class photos from 1967 to 1969.

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The folder contains correspondence regarding staffing by sisters, including letters between sisters and the major superior. It also holds a history page from the Servite 50th Jubilee book, a list of sisters who taught at Holy Family School, and photographs. Additionally, there is a news article from 1986 about a teacher. The materials span from 1951 to 1987.

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The folder contains correspondence regarding staffing by sisters at St. Jerome School in Maplewood, spanning from 1951 to 1997. It includes a history page from the Servite 50th Jubilee book, a list of sisters who taught at the parish, and correspondence between sisters and the major superior. Additionally, there are photographs, a dedication book from 1952, parish promotional materials, and a letter of congratulations on the school's 50th anniversary.

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The folder contains documentation and memorabilia related to the October 2000 event at St. Rose of Lima School in St. Paul, Minnesota, held in appreciation of the Servite Sisters for their 60 years of dedicated service.

Scope and Contents The folder contains the history of St. Rose of Lima School in Roseville, Minnesota, from 1939 to 1999, including details from the Servite 50th Jubilee book authored by Sr. Alice Henke, OSM, and Sr. Mary DeLourdes Plourde, OSM. It includes correspondence from 1983-1984 concerning the use of facilities and vacating the convent, as well as correspondence from 1975 regarding the diocesan stipend. Additionally, the folder holds documents related to staffing by sisters and a daily program of the...

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The folder contains photographs of classes and sisters from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s at St. Rose of Lima School in Roseville, Minnesota. It also includes images of sisters from the 1970s, as well as pictures of pastors and the school buildings spanning from 1939 to 1980.

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The folder contains the history of St. Thomas the Apostle School and Parish from 1956 to 1976, as documented in the Servite 50th Jubilee book. It includes a list of sisters who served at the parish and school, along with correspondence related to their teaching roles, parish work, and residence in the convents. Additionally, there is correspondence between the major superior and individual sisters. The folder also holds photographs of the sisters.