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New Connections

Posted on January 10, 2021 in: Development

The latest edition of Connections is out! Click the link below to read all the latest from the IBVM Office of Development.

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#givingtuesday 2020

Posted on December 04, 2020 in: Development

We have the best supporters! Your generosity is amazing and we thank you for your support of our Anawim Arts Ministry, the care of our IBVM Loretto Sisters, and other ministry needs on #GivingTuesday, raising a total of $11,485.00. Wow! You all are amazing. Thank you so much.

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Anawim Arts Fall Appeal

Posted on November 30, 2020 in: Development

Our Fall 2020 Appeal is focused on the ministry of Anawim Arts. Click here for more information.

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Amazon Prime Days Oct. 13 & 14

Posted on October 13, 2020 in: Development

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2179797 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Thank you!

Posted on October 01, 2020 in: Development

Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters and donors for making our first ever online virtual fundraiser, Mission IS Possible, a huge success! Thanks to your kind and generous support, our IBVM Sisters can continue making a positive difference in the the world through wonderful ministries such as...

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Sign up for Email Blasts

Posted on September 15, 2020 in: Development

As the world is going more and more digital, sign up for our email blasts through the IBVM Office of Development to keep up with all the news we share! Click the link here.

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Connections Summer 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 in: Development

Our latest edition of Connections is out now! Click the link below to read it today!

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New Recovery Card!

Posted on September 09, 2020 in: Development

Did you know that you can support our Sisters by ordering Memorial, Recovery, and All Occasion cards through our IBVM Office of Development? Click the link here to see the latest update: a beautiful new design on the Recovery card by staff member, Juanita Rea-Dorn. Click here

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Mission IS Possible- Virtual Event 2020

Posted on August 27, 2020 in: Development

This year we have made our Annual Event a little different! With the emergence of Covid-19, we changed this to Mission IS Possible! It is our hope that you will continue to support the care of our retired and infirm IBVM Sisters and our Sisters in active ministry, to ensure the wor...

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Spring Appeal 2020- HOPE

Posted on April 21, 2020 in: Development

Our Spring Appeal- a call to Hope is out now. Thank you for your support, care, prayers, and kindness.

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Catholic Sisters Week 2020

Posted on March 10, 2020 in: Development

It is Catholic Sisters Week! We would love for you to share with us stories of how our IBVM Sisters have made a positive impact in your life. You may find us on Facebook or email us at development@ibvm.us. We will share all the stories with our Sisters!

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Connections - Annual Report

Posted on February 26, 2020 in: Development

The 2018 - 2019 Annual Report has been published. Download the latest edition of Connections below to read it.

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Holiday Appeal 2019

Posted on December 09, 2019 in: Development

Prayer is powerful in many ways. Asking for prayers for ourselves, a family member or friend, and being asked for prayers by others, is something that we regularly witness in our lives. An unexpected gift of prayer can immediately give you a warm feeling and let you know you are not alon...

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Holiday Sip & Paint!

Posted on December 04, 2019 in: Development

Thursday, December 5! Join us for our next Sip & Paint at the Sipping Muse in downtown Wheaton on Thursday, December 5 from 4 PM until 7 PM. Cost is $40 per person and includes all supplies, a light dinner, and beverages. This time we will be painting 3 glass Christmas ornament...

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Our Latest Connections is out now!

Posted on November 20, 2019 in: Development

Our latest edition of Connections is out now! Click the link below for the Fall/Winter 2019 Connetions! Connections Fall/Winter 2019

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Loretto Event 2019

Posted on September 13, 2019 in: Development

Our new and updated 2019 Loretto Event was a success! Thanks to all who donated, attended, volunteered, and contributed. A very special thank you to Megon McDonough and Peter Polzak for performing hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. "Dedicated to the Ones We Love" was a fun time for our sisters, friends, donors, staff, and all who were able to attend this year! Click...

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Artists at work - Sipping Muse

Posted on August 03, 2019 in: Development

On July 11th Sisters, Companions and friends gathered at the Sipping Muse in Wheaton for a evening of fun while raising some funds. Please enjoy the photos from the event. What artists we have among us!

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Our Latest edition of Connections is here!

Posted on July 01, 2019 in: Development

Our Spring/Summer 2019 Connections is now available online. Featured in this edition is a wonderful article about our Mary Ward Center, a ministry serving the needs of many in south Chicago. CLICK HERE

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