Monday, May 21, 2007

Solemn Pontifical Mass and Ceremonies of Public Profession and Investiture of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles

Thanks to a reader for pointing out this story at the Kansas City Catholic: Photos and News of the Solemn Pontifical Mass and Ceremonies of Public Profession and Investiture of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles

In brief: "On May 19, 2007, 11 nuns of the the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, made public professions at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at Conception, MO. A postulant also made her investiture in the Benedictine Habit. Officiating were the Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D. (Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, PA), Most Reverend Robert W. Finn, D.D., (Bishop of Kansas City--Saint Joseph, MO), and Right Reverend Gregory Polan, OSB (Abbot of Conception Abbey)."

The photo-post includes a number of very beautiful and inspiring images. Here is a sampling


(Conception Abbey)


(The new Bride... of Christ)







To read more about it and see all the pictures, visit the link above.

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