Women In Missionary Work

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The folder contains photographs of St. Domitilla School in Hillside, Illinois, spanning from 1923 to 1988. Included are images of the school building, convent, faculty members, and various classes of students. Additionally, there are photographs of the church taken in 1921 and the school in 1936, providing a historical visual record of the school's development and community over several decades.

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The folder contains photographs of five sisters who taught and resided at St. Philip the Apostle School in Northfield, Illinois, between 1975 and 1985. Included are class photos from 1980 to 1985, capturing students and faculty during that period. Additionally, there is a news article documenting the arrival of the sisters in 1975.

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The folder contains correspondence from the major superior to the pastor regarding a discrepancy in the proposed salary for Sisters Mary Celestine and Eugenia, dated 1983, related to St. John Vianney School in Sherman, Illinois.

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The folder contains a bulletin announcement welcoming three sisters as teachers at St. John of the Cross School in Western Springs, Illinois, during the 1972-1973 academic year. Additionally, it includes correspondence with the major superior regarding governance and financial matters related to the school.

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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.

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, paintings, musical scores and artifacts.The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) were founded...

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, paintings, musical scores and artifacts.The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) were founded...

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, paintings, musical scores and artifacts.The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) were founded...

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, paintings, musical scores and artifacts.The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) were founded...