November 17th  - Feast of St. Elizabeth A Diamond and Silver Jubilee

Sister M. Carista and Mother M. Regina Pacis are filled with much joy as they celebrate their Diamond and Silver Jubilee on November 17th, the Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.  We give thanks to God for the gift of their vocation and witness of love for Christ these past years.  Congratulations Sisters!

Monsignor Steffen gives Mother M. Regina Pacis a blessing at the end of Mass.

Sr. M. Mediatrix and Sr. Marysia hard at work preparing in the kitchen!

Our chapel in Alton, Il.

Sr. M. Carista and Mother M. Regina Pacis

Sr. M. Timothea and Sr. Mary Gabriel

Sr. M. Ann Marie, Sr. M. Josephine, Sr. M. Julia, Sr. Mary Gabriel and Mother M. Regina Pacis

Fr. Titus and Fr. Cronin celebrate with Sr. M. Carista

St. Elizabeth, pray for us!

Sr. M. Wiltraud awaits the arrival of priests.

Fr. Cronin hands Sr. M. Carista the candle - burning flame - at the beginning of Mass.

Sr. M. Josephine and Sr. M. Alfrede

Sr. M. Carista renews her vows and asks for the grace of a jubilee.

Twelve of our thirteen Jubilarians were present for our celebration.  We missed you Sr. M. Antonilla!

Sr. M. Henrietta, Sr. M. Wiltraud, Sr. M. Annunciate, and Mother M. Ingeborg