 A notable Mother General from 1940 to 1953 was the sculptor and artist Mother Maribel (1887-1970).Sister Penelope Lawson, a member of CSMV, corresponded with C. S. Lewis between August 1939 and September 1963.In more recent times, as numbers grew smaller and institutional works were given up in favour of smaller houses and more individual ministries, the community became engaged in spiritual direction and leading retreats, assisting as hospital chaplains and ministry in parishes and schools.