For the past four years, Sr. Jaime, Sr. Laura, and Br. Matt have been assisting with an Archdiocesan apostolate sponsored by the Vocations Office called Samuel Group. Samuel Group is an 8-month program designed to support young adults in growing in their life of prayer and learning to hear the voice of God in both…
Category: Formation
Welcome New Postulants!
On September 8th, our community celebrated our three newest members, Bridget, Kristine, and Anna, taking their first steps in religious life and officially becoming postulants! Postulancy begins with a simple private ceremony that takes place in the context of Morning Prayer. After a brief ferverino from Bishop Bob, there is a simple blessing over the…
2024 Summer Highlights – August
Back-to-School Block Party On August 17th we had our annual Back-to-School Block Party! This year was our biggest party yet, with well over 1000 neighbors coming to join us for the fun, fellowship, and of course, school supplies. Thanks to the generosity of so many, over 800 brand new backpacks packed with school supplies were…
Welcoming Our New Postulants
On September 17th, we were blessed to welcome three new postulants, Maggie, Jen, and Mia! Our ceremony to mark the beginning of postulancy is very simple and takes place with only the community present in the context of morning prayer. At this time, the new postulants received a blessed San Damiano Cross that will be…
Summer at the Mission – Part 2: Retreats, Formation, and Travel
Summer is also traditionally the time when all members of our community make their private annual retreat. The Church asks all religious to take at least one week each year to make a personal retreat, and what a gift this time always is! Our current practice allows for all members to make personal private retreats…