Women for the Third Millennium Sister Mary Paula Beierschmitt, IHM, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is the Founder of the American Academy of the Sacred Arts in Philadelphia. After studies in Immaculata University, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia Community College, L'Atelier, the Barnes Foundation and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Sister Paula obtained permission from her religious order to investigate the implementation of documents pertaining to the sacred arts that were addressed by the Second Vatican Council. The purpose of the academy is to glorify God in the cultural disciplines through the creation of original art, educational outreach and ecumenical dialogue. Artistic disciplines including architecture, visual arts, music, drama, literature and poetry fall within the scope of its vision. |
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The American Academy of the Sacred Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the organization is to glorify God in the cultural disciplines by fostering original art, educational outreach and ecumenical dialogue. All contributions are tax-deductible. Gifts of time and talent are also deeply appreciated. |
Sr. Mary Paula Beierschmitt, IHM
