Sister Mary Isidore’s
Final Profession of Vows
On the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, August 22nd, 2023, Sister Mary Isidore professed her Final Vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience.
It took place at St. Clement’s Parish in Cambridge ON with His Excellency, Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton as the main celebrant.
It was such a joyous occasion!
Thank you to Niedra Photography for capturing these wonderful shots.
"I am betrothed to the Son of the Eternal Father, to Him who was born of the Virgin Mother to be the Savior of the world."
SOLI Schola with talented singers Theresa Bauer, Angela Straus, Gerry King, Stephen Strauss
Fr. Bradley Markus, Pastor of St. Clement's Parish, Cambridge
His Excellency Bishop Wayne Lobsinger, Auxilliary Bishop of Hamilton and Main Celebrant
Fr. Ian Duffy, Rector of the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate and Master of Ceremonies.
Sr. Jacinta Grace reads the First Reading
Fr. Paul Niesiobedzki proclaims the Gospel
The Calling of the Candidate by Sr. Maria Immaculata, Novice Mistress.
"Here I am"
The Litany of Saints where the religious prostrates
Sister professing her Perpetual Vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience.
Sister signing her Vows on the Altar.
Presentation of the Ring by His Excellency
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours
Statement of Admission by Mother Elizabeth Marie, Superior General.
Sr. Maria Goretti reading the Prayers of the Faithful
Sister's family bringing up the gifts for the Altar.
Our community and all the clergy.
Our community. However, the Schola (Sr. Bernadette, Sr. Mary Augustine, and Sr. Mary Benedicta) is missing as they were signing the postlude!
Sr. Mary Isidore and Mother Elizabeth Marie
Sr. Mary Isidore and her family
Norwegian Wedding Cake made by Sister's sister, Janet for this special occasion.
The number of rings you pick up is supposed to be the number of kids you have. However, for Sister, multiply it by a lot for all her spiritual children!
