Art and Religion

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Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters are dedicated to Our Blessed Lady of Victory as their patroness. Traditionally, their work has centered on catechesis, aiding the poor, and promoting social justice within marginalized and underserved communities. Since their patroness is Our Lady of Victory, statues of the Blessed Mother and the infant Jesus, often crowned, can be seen throughout their motherhouse, grounds, and archives in Huntington.

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The silk embroidered piece was designed by Sister Anselma Lang, who was director of the Ecclesiastical Art Department from 1905 to 1945. The Department used the PAX and lamb symbol in much of its art, cards, banners, paintings, wall paintings, liturgical garments, and displays. The writing on the back of the piece states that the piece was stitched by Sister Angelita Dittmaier in the 1930s. -- written by Sister Mary Beth Kemper

Scope and Contents This red silk stole was presented to Pope John Paul II during his visit to St. Louis in January 1999. He wore it at the youth prayer rally at Kiel Center on January 26 and returned it to the St. Louis Archdiocese where it is now on display in the cathedral crypt.Hand embroidered on the right side of the stole are the three primary patron saints of the St. Louis Archdiocese: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Louis IX, King of France. On the left side,...

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 painted silk piece entitled "The Good Shepherd (Christ holding lamb) was created by Sister Anselma Lange. The work of art was won by Mrs. Henry Abel at the picnic honoring the dedication of the new novitiate building. The painting was originally hung in one of the Ecclesiastical Art Department workrooms. The painting is 16" L x 11" W. Information provided by Sister Mary Beth Kemper, CPPS.