2018 - Entrances, Vows, Ordinations

[Luigi]

From St. Bernard Benedictine Abbey in Cullman, Alabama: 

 

[Luigi]

From Subiaco Benedictine Abbey in Arkansas: 

June 11, 2018

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 14th at 10:30 am, when Bishop Anthony Taylor will ordain Br. Cassian and Br. Reginald to the priesthood. The ordination will be held at the Abbey Church of Subiaco.

[John Paul]

The Order of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary have a new novice now named Br.Joseph, Servant of Mary.

https://www.instagram.com/twoheartsorder/

https://www.facebook.com/twoheartsorder

There is more pictures and videos on their facebook and instagram pages.

[Luigi]

From the Trappist Holy Cross monastery in Virginia. I've added the bold letters. This abbey was down to 10 - or maybe even 9 - monks, so it's good to see that men are entering now. If you know any prayers, you might want to say 'em for these guys. 

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Brother Theodore begins his postulancy

June 15, 2018 by Fr Joseph 9 Comments

Having recently spent three months within the community as an “observer,” Brother Theodore Berezuk (formerly Todd) has returned as a postulant to begin his initial period of formation. He joins Brothers Mark, John, and Richard in their continuing process of discernment and seeking the will of God for their lives. It has been a long time since we have had four in the novitiate and we thank God for their fervent and committed presence among us. This initial period of postulancy lasts a year, after which, God willing, Brother Theodore will receive the habit and begin his two-year novitiate leading up to his profession of first vows. May Saint Theodore intercede for our new brother and all at Holy Cross Abbey.

[Luigi]

From Phamily member Prayer Supporter:

"Sister Christine made her solemn profession on June 2nd.

http://heartsawake.org/news/solemn-profession-sr-Christine/" 

[Jennifer]

Sister Christine looks so very happy  on her special day. Many prayers for her,her family and the Community at Terre Haute.

[Luigi]

The Dominican nuns of Blessed Sacrament monastery in Michigan have received another postulant, Sister Alisha. They received one postulant earlier this year. 

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Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament added 6 new photos to the album: Sr. Alisha.

June 4 at 11:00 AM · 

Sr. Alisha's entrance

Six photos here: 

 

[Nunsuch]

Sister Marissa Butler is received into the novitiate of the Sisters of Mercy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She will be part of the West/Midwest Community. 

https://www.sistersofmercy.org/about-us/news-and-events/sister-marissa-butler-received-as-novice/

[Laurie]

18 hours ago, Luigi said:

The Dominican nuns of Blessed Sacrament monastery in Michigan have received another postulant, Sister Alisha. They received one postulant earlier this year.

This is a beautiful group of nuns, not far from where I work. They used to have a chapel so ugly, it was distracting to pray in. But I did so anyhow, b/c they are lovely & they have Adoration. Thankfully, the chapel has been redone.

Before (it's completely mind-boggling -- there was a huge glass encasement filled with...plastic yellow...weird...ribbon...things...it was hideous): http://www.opnuns-fh.org/vocations/

AND https://www.cardcow.com/64627/monastery-blessed-sacrament-29575-middlebelt-road-farmington/

What it looks like now: http://www.cgp-architecture.com/blessedsac.htm

[AveMariaPurissima]

Two new novices! 

From the Mt. Thabor Dominicans in Ortonville, MI: Sr. Paulina Marie of the Holy Spirit 

(More pictures on the community's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mtthabor.dominicannuns/)

 

And from the Barhamsville Poor Clares: Sr. Mary Francesca of the Blood of Christ 

http://pcheartponderings.blogspot.com/2018/06/investiture-of-postulant-casey-as.html

 

 

[Jennifer]

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Two new novices  

Thank you for sharing this lovely news  Sr Paulina Marie and Sr Mary Francesca look so very happy.

[Luigi]

From the Dominican Province of St. Martin de Porres (US, South):

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 July 1 at 12:17 PM

Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare! God is good! Congratulations to Jack Weyrens, who was accepted yesterday to the 2018–19 novitiate class of the Province of Saint Martin de Porres! Jack is a Dallas, TX resident and the 3rd Texas A&M Aggie in 8 years to enter into formation with the Dominican friars. St. Martin de Porres, pray for us!

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That makes two men entering this year - they may be more later.

[Luigi]

Prince of Peace Benedictine Abbey will celebrate first vows tomorrow, July 6.

"Tomorrow at our Mass, 11 a.m., our novice, Brother Saulo, will make his first vows and so become a monk. As traditional, he will receive a new name."

 

[Luigi]

From the Carmel of St. Joseph in St. Louis, MO: 

"On June 9, 2018, Sr. Maria Battista of the Lamb of God professed her solemn vows at the Monastery of St. Joseph."

They also posted a ten-minute Vimeo. The first three or four minutes are really more like a tour of the monastery grounds. During the procession, you can see Bishop Stika of Knoxville and Justin Cardinal Rigali, but I can't identify the main celebrant. Later in the video, you can see that the community has at least two other nuns in formation. 

 

[Jennifer]

Thank you for sharing this lovely video.....................Sr. Maria Battista looks so very happy. It is lovely seeing her with all her family.

Edited July 7, 2018 by Jennifer
correcting spelling

[Luigi]

From Saint Anselm Benedictine Abbey in Manchester, New Hampshire: 

Brother Aloysius Ryan Sarasin, O.S.B., has professed temporary vows as a monk of Saint Anselm Abbey. On July 7, 2018, Abbot Mark Cooper, O.S.B. presented Brother Aloysius with the full monastic habit and a copy of the Rule of Saint Benedict.

Through his temporary profession of vows, Brother Aloysius begins his three-year "Juniorate" phase where he embraces the vows of the Order of St. Benedict: obedience, stability, and conversatio morum (fidelity to monastic life) as cited in chapter 58 of the Rule of Saint Benedict. Upon completing three years after careful prayer and deliberation, he may petition the monastic community to profess solemn vows and become a permanent member of the monastic community.

Brother Aloysius(Ryan Sarasin) is from Leominster, Massachusetts. He graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2017 with a degree in Theology and a minor in Philosophy. Brother Aloysius graduated from Saint John’s High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts in 2013.

“God works in mysterious ways and I am extremely blessed to be called to the monastic life and this great community of monks,” said Brother Aloysius. “I am extremely thankful for the full support from my confreres, family, friends, students, and the college community. It has made the decision to take vows much easier.”

Brother Aloysius will pursue seminary studies this fall and hopes to be ordained to the priesthood.

[Luigi]

St. John's Benedictine Abbey in Minnesota clothed a novice on 8 July - 

 

[Luigi]

From St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland, Ohio - a new postulant, and a former postulant who has entered the novitiate.

 

[Luigi]

From St. Martin's Benedictine Abbey in Washington state. Seven men have entered here in the last fifteen years or so. Sort of slow but steady. 

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Saint Martin's Abbey liturgical schedule for Wednesday, July 11, the feast day of St. Benedict is:

8:00 AM: Morning Prayer
11:00 AM: Mass with Profession of Simple Vows of Brother Damien-Joseph Rappuhn
5:00 PM: Evening Prayer

[Lou]

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