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A Day to Rejoice




On Divine Mercy Sunday, twenty-one of our Junior Professed Sisters renewed their vows. We give thanks to the Lord for the gift of their vocation! May the Lord continue to deepen His love within each one of them.
From Left to Right: Sr. M. Karolyn, Mother M. Regina Pacis, Sr. M. Mercedes, Sr. M. Catherine, Sr. M. Pauline, Sr. M. Vianney, Sr. M. Bridget, Sr. M. Clementia, Sr. Mary Gianna, Sr. M. Antonia, Sr. Mary Jude, Sr. M. Christiana, Sr. Mary David, Sr. M. Teresa, Sr. Mary George, Sr. M. Judith, Sr. M. Andrea, Sr. M. Renata, Sr. M. Eucharia, Sr. M. Faustina, Sr. M. Dolorosa, Sr. M. Ignatia, Sr. M. Kateri (Junior Directress)

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M. Eileen said…
How wonderful for you all! You are in my prayers.

Joy and blessings!
Anonymous said…
What a beautiful photo! How many of these sisters will taking final vows this August?
Anonymous said…
Dear Sisters!
Congratulations and God's blessings to each of you! You all look so young!
Sr. M. Antonia, hope this finds you much improved!
Sister M. Kateri, when did you take over as Junior Directress from Sr. M. Stephanie?
Please remember us all in your prayers!
A grateful reader
Anonymous said…
Dear Sisters,
God's blessing to each of you!
What a great photo! Where is this?
Do any of you make final vows this year?
How old is the oldest junior sister and the youngest? I think you all look mighty young!
Thanks for sharing!
Trisha
Unknown said…
much prayers from colton, california im happy for all of you :)
Wow! Congratulations! The kids all love you Sr. M. Jude! "Nice Eyebrows" I hope that I will get to see you if I ever get to come out to see St. M. Talitha again! Until then, May Jesus protect and keep you!
Anonymous said…
Anxiously awaiting for August 15th and the new novices pics. Know that you are all in my prayers.
Anonymous said…
Congratulations to all of the sisters. Sr.Antonia, remember you are in my thoughts.
L.Z.

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