October 4th - The Solemnity of St. Francis, A Diamond and Golden Jubilee

Mother M. Ingeborg and Sister Ann Marie are filled with much joy as they celebrate their Diamond and Golden Jubilee on October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis.  We give thanks to God for the gift of their vocation and witness of love for Christ these past years.  We were blessed with the presence of Reverend Mother Margaretha Maria and Sr. M. Engratia from Germany to celebrate with us.  Many Sisters from around the Province came to Alton to participate in the festivities.  Congratulations Sisters!

Francis embraces the Crucified Christ.

Mother M. Ingeborg receives her candle from Archbishop Joseph Naumann as Sister Ann Maria and Mother Margaretha Maria look on.

Mother M. Ingeborg and Mother Margaretha Maria lead the procession of our Jubilarians into Mass.

Archbishop Joseph Naumann blesses the Jubilarians.

Mother Margaretha Maria crowns Mother M. Ingeborg

Our Jubilarians, present and past, take a photo with Archbishop Joseph Naumann and our Superiors from Germany.  Pictured from left to right:  Sr. Mary Gabriel, Sr. M. Wencesla, Mother M. Ingeborg, Sr. M. Henrietta, Mother Margaretha Maria,  Sr. M. Josephine, Archbishop Naumann, Sr. M. Julia, Sr. Ann Marie, Sr. M. Engratia, Sr. M. Annunciate

Mother M. Ingeborg (left) and Mother Margaretha Maria after the Jubilee Mass

Sr. M. Catherine, Sr. M. Alexandra, Sr. M. Luka, Sr. M. Margaret, and Sr. M. Vianney

Sr. Ann Marie enjoys a good laugh with Sr. M. Wiltraud and Sr. M. Agnes

Sr. M. Anne and Sr. M. Philippa

Sister M. Teresa and Sister M. Clementia

Sr. Mary George and Sr. M. Martha await the beginning of Mass.

Sister Ann Marie receives her candle from Archbishop Joseph Naumann.

Mother M. Ingeborg and Sister Ann Marie renew their vows.

Mother Margaretha Maria, Mother M. Ingeborg, Sister Ann Marie and Sister M. Engratia

Sr. Marietta accompanied Sr. M. Wencesla.

Our Postulants and Novices enjoyed themselves at the reception.  From left to right:  Stephanie, Katie, Monica, Sr. M. Bernadette, Sr. M. Isabella

Sr. Mary George, Sr. M. Elise, Sr. M. Redempta

Sr. M. Simona and Sr. M. Immaculata

Sr. M. Theresita, Sr. M. Maximilia, Sr. M. Eucharia

Mother M. Ingeborg, Mother Margaretha Maria and Sr. M. Engratia enjoy one of Mother's gifts.