Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Election of BVM Leadership Assembly

April 23 - 26, 2025

The Assembly format will allow participation both in-person and virtually. There is no fee charged for  Assembly registration (virtual or in-person).

 

SCHEDULE

The Assembly begins with an opening session on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. The closing session will end on Saturday, April 26 by 12:00 p.m.

The daily sessions will be:

• 9:00 a.m.– 11:45 a.m. CDT
• 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. CDT for mid-day meal break
• 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT

 

REGISTRATION AND WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Online registration is required if you:

1. are a BVM Voting Participant, required to be present in person in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel for all sessions of the Assembly.

2. are a Participant (BVM or Associate) who commits to be present in person in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel for all sessions of the Assembly and is willing to actively share in the discussions.

3. choose to view the Assembly virtually on Zoom using your own computer and commit to share in Zoom break-out discussion groups throughout Wednesday and on Thursday morning and then view the rest of the Assembly proceedings on video stream.

 

You do not need to register if you view the Assembly proceedings on video stream (either on your own computer or with others in a group).

 

HOUSING OPTIONS

1. Mount Carmel Bluffs - For Motherhouse accommodations only, please contact BCLS at 563-585-2887 or email bcls@bvmsisters.org.
2. Make your own arrangements for accommodations.

MEALS

Mid-day meals will be provided for all registrants participating in-person at the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel. Evening meals are not provided.