Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known by their initials BVM, is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the United States by Mother Mary Frances Clarke. BVM Sisters work in twenty-five states and three foreign countries.

Education

BVM Sisters founded Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa and Mundelein College in Chicago, Illinois. Mundelein College is now a part of Loyola University Chicago, a member institution of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Though retired from administration of Mundelein College, BVM Sisters continue to teach and chaplain to the needs of Loyola University Chicago students.

Related Topics:
Clarke College - Dubuque, Iowa - Mundelein College - Chicago, Illinois - Loyola University Chicago - Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities - Chaplain

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In nearby Mundelein, Illinois, the BVM Sisters preside over Carmel High School, a four-year college preparatory school.

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