Sister Rose Marie takes her Final Vows:

I have been following this young woman as she has been preparing to become a Passionist Sister in the Monastery of St. Joseph in Owensboro, KY.

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Hope you enjoy her journey to a new beginning:
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Kneeling before her Superior to make her Final Vows:

Receiving the Black Veil sign of her profession:

Black veil is placed on her head:

Receiving the "insignia" of her Order:

Receiving the Crucifix she will wear as part of her habit:

Crown of Thorns placed on her head:

Receives the Cross and the Crown of Thorns:

Wearing the crown of thorns:

After receiving Holy Communion:

Her family:

Her brothers:

It's time for bed:

but I thought you might enjoy this:
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don't take it personally ... well, unless the "shoe fits"
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have fun:


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Oh, and pass it on! hahaha

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Feast day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassiati

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Happy Independence Day: July 4, 2011

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Celebration in the Parish Hall after Mass, cake and ice cream for this special Birthday celebration.

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