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The IBVM General Congregation Elect New Leadership

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October 27, 2022January 27, 2023

Congratulations to the new General Congregation Leadership for the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). After prayerful preparation and discernment on October 22, 2022, the delegates elected the Institute Leadership Team

Pictured left to right: Geraldine, Mary, Carmel, Kate, and Natalie.

Institute Leader

Carmel Swords, Irish Province

Institute Consultors

Natalie Houlihan, Australia, and Southeast Asia Province
Mary Kamotho, Eastern Africa Province
Geraldine Moktan, South Asia Province
Kate Myers, English Region

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, we blessed Sr. Judy Illig, Sr. Barb Nelson, and Sr. Krista Parra as they began their journey to serve as delegates to the IBVM General Chapter in Manresa, Spain. We are happy to welcome them back home. Thank you for your service to your community and the People of God.

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