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Ava ceremonies - september 5th 2020
Our daughter house in Ava had its first ceremony, a historic day as our foundation puts down strong roots! Sr Mary Petra and Sr Veronica made their simple profession of vows and Sr Veronica Rose was clothed in the holy habit and became a novice. Her new name is Sr Gemma Rose. Sincere thanks to His Excellency Bishop Edward Rice and to the clerics and lay friends who made the day so beautiful!
Sr Veronica Rose
Guests from the Abbey
Getting ready
The Bride
Blessing of candles
Blessing of candles
Sr Philippa, the organist
Side altar
Ava Novices
Sr Maria Petra, Sr Veronica and Mother Abbess
Prayer
The Mass begins
Abbey Novices
His Excellency Bishop Edward Rice
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Chanting
Mass
Mass
In expectation
First Profession of Vows
First Profession of Vows
Sr Maria Petra of the Cross
Sr Veronica of Jesus and Mary
First Profession of Vows
Suscipe
Suscipe
Suscipe
Black veil
His Excellency approves
Newly First Professed
Insensing
Ecce Agnus Dei
Mass continues
Clothing
Cutting of the hair
Cutting of the hair
Bishop's crosier
Waiting for Sister to return
Clothed in the habit
Reception of the white veil
Sr Gemma Rose from now on!
Blessing
Happy Novice
His Excellency with Ava Chaplain and Sisters
Cutting the cake!
