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August 18, 2023
At the end of a year of service and spiritual formation, one of the final reflective practices is for Ministry Volunteers to sit with some prompting questions and write a…
July 14, 2023
In a new recurring series, BSVM is highlighting different alumni who will share the ways in which they are living into the charism and mission of the Sisters of Bon…
June 23, 2023
BSVM has three spiritual retreats in a given year, and they're hosted at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville, MD. Many of the Sisters of Bon Secours,…
May 26, 2023
In a year of service and spiritual formation, Ministry Volunteers and BSVM staff meet weekly to discuss common texts (from books, articles, podcasts, documentaries, etc.) that weave together topics related…
April 8, 2023
Throughout a BSVM year, we pay attention to the liturgical calendar, allowing the ancient rhythms to help us re-center, re-align, and restore right relationships between ourselves and God, and between…
February 24, 2023
BSVM's 5 program pillars give structure and provide a foundation for our individual and communal reflections throughout a year of service and spiritual formation. Each pillar has characteristics on which…
January 27, 2023
BSVM has made intentional decisions about where our Ministry Volunteers live and serve. In both West Baltimore and East Richmond, we are serving in the neighborhoods where we live, and…
December 16, 2022
Each year, one of the last exercises that BSVM staff facilitates is to ask our Ministry Volunteers to reflect on an aspect of their journey of learning and growth, and…
November 4, 2022
We asked Sara Snowden (BSVM 2020-2021) to reflect on a key characteristic of a BSVM year: live where you serve. Hear Sara's thoughts on learning from the legacy of the…
October 21, 2022
We asked Kelly Flynn (BSVM 2020-2021) what she learned through her year of learning through service with others. Hear what she shared about relationships (or read her response in the…