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800th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the Poor Clare Sisters

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  • Sr. M. Constance and Sr. M. Alfred wait happily before mass as Fr. Chris Dobson TOR plays the organ.

  • Sr. Francis and Sr. Isabel process in at the beginning of mass.

  • Sr. Carolina, Sr. Maria Eden,and Sr. Joan Marie processes in for mass.

  • Bishop Daniel E. Thomas was the main celebrant at the Mass marking the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Poor Clare Sisters.

  • It was a full chapel at the mass to celebrate the sisters.

  • Bishop Daniel was the main celebrant for the anniversary mass.

  • Mario Mastrangelo O.F.M. Cap. gave a heartfelt homily.

  • Sr. Joan Marie, Sr. Patricia Anne, and Sr. Maria Eden pray during mass.

  • Sr. Joan Marie and Sr. Patricia Anne pray during mass. The sister’s pews are before the altar and a gate separates their area from the pews for guests.

  • Sr. M. Francis and Sr. Evelyn carry up the gifts.

  • Sr. Evelyn and Sr. M. Francis present the gifts to Bishop Daniel Thomas.

  • Bishop Daniel Thomas incenses the altar.

  • Sr. Anne (flute), Sr. Jean Therese, and Sr. Evelyn provide beautiful music during mass.

  • Sr. Carolina takes a moment to pray after mass.

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