On Saturday, September 14th, Sr. Mary Philomena of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus professed her First Vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Sister’s family was present at the ceremony and Mass, and her brother Chad, a second-year seminarian at St. Joseph’s, did the readings.

As is customary when a Sister makes her First Vows, the Novitiate Sisters threw Sr. Mary Philomena a festive party the night before.

The Loreto Sisters with their novice mistress, Sr. Mary Elizabeth.
Srs. Mary Jacinta and Lucia were more than happy to crash the festivities and show their support!

Please keep Sr. Mary Philomena in your prayers as she takes the first steps in her vowed religious life.