Sr. Maria Damiana Lee, Sr. Gemma Maria Stein, and Sr. Faustina Marie Goedken before the Vow Mass.
The altar at Our Lady of Lourdes Church before Mass.
Sr. Gemma Maria signing her First Profession of Vows.
Mother Julia signing Sr. Faustina Marie's Perpetual Vows.
Mother Julia signing Sr. Maria Damiana's Perpetual Vows.
Bishop Finn with the newly-vowed sisters after Mass.
Many religious came to celebrate with us.
Bishop Finn with all the Sisters in Jesus the Lord.
Bishop Finn and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, Pope Pius XII Council #4862
After Mass, those in attendance walked to the Our Lady of Lourdes gym for a wonderful meal prepared by the parishioners.
The statue of Our Blessed Mother was graced with a Sisters in Jesus the Lord veil, and many generous gifts were left at her feet.
The newly-vowed sisters were given gifts from the parishoners.
Many people contributed to a spiritual bouquet for Mother Julia. Each pledged a week or more of prayers, Masses, or sacrifices for her intentions.
The sisters gave us the gift of beautiful music during our meal.
Sr. Faustina and Mother Julia gave thanks.