gregations in the Dubuque area: the Presentations, Franciscans and Dominicans.
The fall retreat focuses on the process of
discernment, and during the spring retreat
we travel to each of our motherhouses, discussing various aspects of religious life and
the charism of each community.
Our catchy title for these events,
“Dubuque’s Got Sisters” (DGS) has now
been adopted in many cities . . . with the
appropriate city name, of course!
These DGS discernment weekends
have been well-received by the women
who participate in them. Emily, from
the University of Northern Iowa (UNI)
in Cedar Falls, shared: “While spending
time with the BVM sisters, I was amazed
at how much life and joy you all have. I
think there is a stereotype about religious
life that it is perpetually quiet and serious,
and that was