Sister Joni Luna professed her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-0f-the-Woods on June 26, 2016. Enjoy this photo album of the special day here.
You can read Sister Joni’s reflection on her vows here.
Relatives of Sister Joni carry candles in the opening procession of the ceremony.
Sister Joni Luna and Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson during the first vows ceremony.
Sister Denise Wilkinson, the general superior of the Sisters of Providence of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, gives Sister Joni a hug after she professes her first vows.
Sister Joni begins her first vows with the sign of the cross.
Sister Joni during the entrance procession at her first vows ceremony as a Sister of Providence, June 26, 2016.
Sister Joni during the exit procession at her first vows ceremony as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Joni receives her “white cross of happiness,” the official symbol of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Sister Joni professes to live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for one year as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Joni faces the applauding crowd after professing her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Joni acknowledges those applauding after the first vows ceremony with a kiss.
The newly professed Sister Joni Luna, left, laughs with her brother and with Sister Rose Ann Eaton after the ceremony.
Decorations at the reception following the ceremony celebrate Sister Joni’s cultural heritage.
Decorations and goodies at the reception following the ceremony celebrate Sister Joni’s cultural heritage.
Decorations at the reception following the ceremony celebrate Sister Joni’s cultural heritage.
Decorations at the reception following the ceremony celebrate Sister Joni’s cultural heritage.
Sister Barbara Bluntzer, the first Sister of Providence Sister Joni ever met in Texas who introduced Sister Joni to the Sisters of Providence, demonstrates the festivities at the reception following the first vows ceremony by showing off the confetti in her hair from a confetti-filled egg.
Sister Marsha Speth carries incense during the entrance procession.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception was full of those gathered to celebrate Sister Joni Luna’s and the Sisters of Providence’s special day.
Novice Sister Tracey Horan leads the psalm response during Mass.
Those gathered applaud the newly professed Sister Joni Luna.
Sisters and friends carry up the altar cloth, including Sister Arrianne Whittaker at front.
There’s a lot of musical talent among the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates who made the music at the first vows Mass memorable.
Sister Joni at prayer during her first vows liturgy.
Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, family and friends pray the Lord’s Prayer during the ceremony.
Sister Joni listens to Sister Denise’s reflection during Mass.
One of the longest-serving Sisters of Providence participates in the ceremony for one of the newest members. 100-year-old Sister Marceline Mattingly participates in the entrance procession.
