Novices making their temporary profession; Maria, Katie, Anita, Stacia, and in the background, Crystl...
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...and receiving their Dominican cross.
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Dorothy making her perpetual profession:
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We installed the newly elected officers, and passed on the bell from Kathleen to Les, who is the new Sgt. at Arms (guardian of "Park it" and "stay focused, folks!).
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Then on to celebration...
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Sub-prioress Stephanie had this lovely cake made
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Congratulations, y'all! Can't wait to get back down there.
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ReplyDeletelook forward to seeing you again! Peace & faith, john, OPL
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