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Sister Jessica Vitente enters the novitiate
August 7, 2019 | |
On Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed Jessica Vitente as our newest novice. Enjoy these photos from the blessing ceremony for Sister Jessica!
Jessica visits with Sisters Peggy Nau and Claire Hanson before the ceremony
The entrance procession led by Sister Jenny Howard carrying the cross.
Jessica listens to General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski’s reflection.
Sister Dawn reflects on Jessica’s journey
Jessica asks to enter the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence
Jessica expresses her desire to enter the novitiate as Sister Dawn and her postulant director Sister Marsha Speth stand by in support
Sister Carol Nolan joins the prayer service
Sister Dawn blesses the new novice’s white cross held by Sister Marsha Speth that Jessica will receive
Sister Dawn gives Sister Jessica her new novice’s cross.
Sister Dawn hugs and congratulates Sister Jessica.
Sister Dawn presents the new novice sister, Sister Jessica Vitente, to the Congregation.
Her new novice director, Sister Janice Smith, presents Sister Jessica to the Congregation
Sister Marsha Speth and the rest of the Congregation applaud for their new novice, Sister Jessica Vitente
Sister Marsha Speth and the rest of the Congregation applaud for their new novice, Sister Jessica Vitente
The Congregation applauds for their new novice, Sister Jessica
Sister Dawn and Sister Jessica exit in song after the ceremony
A sister greets and congratulates Sister Jessica after the ceremony.
Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer greets Sister Jessica
Sister Jessica Vitente greets Sister Laurine Haley after the ceremony
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The Providence Associates celebrate with you, Jessica.
So blessed to sit with you at the annual meeting, Jessica. Welcome home.
Many blessings to you, Jessica, as you enter into this sacred time of your novitiate…I am a friend of Srs. Marsha, Mary, Rita Claire, and Adele…just wanted to send you this blessing…Charlie Martin
What a beautiful liturgy to welcome you, Jessica, as you enter the novitiate. We are grateful for your commitment.