The Sisters of Providence officially welcomed Jessica Vitente on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 during a special entrance ceremony. Many years of prayer, discerning, seeking and listening to where God might be calling led Jessica to this joyous moment. The Sisters of Providence gathered excitedly to welcome the newest member of the Congregation!
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Sister Editha celebrates with Jessica after the ceremony.
Jessica shows off the keys to her new home with a big smile.
Jessica’s parents bless her before her official entrance into the Sisters of Providence Congregation.
Jessica asks to enter the postulancy of the Sisters of Providence during the small welcoming ceremony.
The sisters came out in large number to welcome their new postulant, Jessica.
General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski addresses Jessica during the entrance ceremony.
Jessica laughs with Sister Joni Luna as she comes forward to offer her a blessing.
Everyone shares a moment of laughter as Jessica is presented the keys to her new home at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Jessica stands and prays between her discernment guide Sister Jeanette Lucinio and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski.
Sister Janice Smith blesses Jessica on her eyes during the entrance ceremony.
Jessica receives a hug from Sister Nancy Bartasavich after receiving a blessing from her.
Jessica Vitente knocks on the door to Providence Hall, officially seeking entrance to the Congregation.
Jessica laughs with the sisters as they arrive to meet her.
The newest member of the Congregation exclaims upon meeting the oldest member of the Congregation, Sister Marceline Mattingly.
Jessica greets a sister welcoming her.
Sister Barbara Doherty welcomes the new postulant.
Vocation Director Sister Editha Ben, who has accompanied Jessica on her discernment journey over the past several years, accompanies Jessica on her walk to Providence Hall for her official entrance into the Congregation.
Gathering in the Woodland Inn Chapel for prayer before Jessica’s official knocking are from left: Sister Jeanette Lucinio, Jessica Vitente, her mother and father and Sister Editha Ben.
Amy Miranda is a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence and a staff member in their Mission Advancement office. Amy is a 1998 graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. After serving in marketing and communication for the Sisters of Providence for nearly 25 years, Amy now serves as the Congregation's annual giving manager.
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Welcome Jessica! Your beautiful smile says it all….you are home.
Welcome, Jessica, to this beautiful family!