by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | May 8, 2018 | Events
Sr. Theresa Marie recently gave a presentation on the life and times of Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, our foundress, as well as her heroic virtue and the steps on the path to canonization. Our foundress had been a Sister of the Holy Cross before beginning our community, and she had been stationed in Elkhart, Indiana from 1913-1915. While there she taught in St. Vincent de Paul parish school and was encouraged by the pastor, Father Francis Jansen, in her desire to found a new community of Sisters.
by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Apr 16, 2018 | Events
A vocations summit for the Staten Island section of the Archdiocese of New York was held on April 16. A panel composed of three Sisters and three priests responded to questions from the teens. Sr. Theresa Marie, P.V.M.I. was one of the panelists. Let us pray for these teens and for all who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life!
by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Jan 25, 2018 | Events
Sr. Maria Leah Japos, P.V.M.I. pronounced her perpetual vows on January 25 in the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Makati City, Philippines. January 25 is the anniversary date of our foundress’ inspiration to begin our religious community, so this date was doubly special for us this year. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was the main celebrant of the Mass, and Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales and a number of other priests concelebrated.
The pictures show the crown of roses, symbolizing the crown of heaven we will receive if we are faithful to our vows, the crucifix ring, and the mission crucifix which we receive on this day, symbolizing our perpetual dedication to Jesus crucified as a holocaust for the redemption of the most abandoned souls.
We rejoice with Sr. Maria Leah and wish her many years of happiness, holiness and apostolic fruitfulness. Congratulations, Sister!
by Sr. Mary Emmadoña Lee | Nov 21, 2017 | Events
On this day, the feast of the Presentation of Mary, Sr. Rebecca Miriam Lasota pronounced her first vows. Sister is from Queen Creek, Arizona, and her family was able to be with her for this special occasion. Congratulations, Sister, and may you have many happy, holy years as a Parish Visitor of Mary Immaculate!
by Parish Visitor Editor | Sep 13, 2017 | Events
This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. We had an evening of prayer at our motherhouse, and it included an outdoor procession with the image of Our Lady of Fatima, Exposition, a talk, the rosary, and Benediction. Many persons attended and many of them took advantage of the opportunity for confession. May we all heed the call of Our Lady of Fatima for prayer and sacrifice!
by Parish Visitor Editor | Sep 8, 2017 | Events
Today, on the birthday of the Blessed Mother, we welcomed postulant Rowena into the novitiate in a simple and touching ceremony. She is now Sr. Maria Rowena. Pictured with her in one of the photos is Mother Maria Catherine, our general superior, and Sr. Carole Marie, novice director. To quote from the ceremony, “Let us pray that the Lord Jesus bless Sister Maria Rowena with the spirit of Mother Mary Teresa, giving her strength to go forward in following His call.”
On the same day, Sr. Jhoan Marie renewed her vows at Marycrest and Sr. Mary Imelda renewed hers in the Philippines. God bless all of you!
