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Two IHM Sisters Profess Final Vows

By Sister Julie | May 7, 2008

On Sunday, May 4, 2008, Sister Katherine Collard, IHM professed final vows during the Eucharistic Liturgy. It was a joy to celebrate with her and to welcome her fully as an IHM Sister. We are greatly enriched by Katherine’s presence, her gifts, her faithfulness, and her love. I have a few videos of the ceremony that I’d like to share with you. Stay tuned!

We are also blessed to have just had another final profession of vows by Sister Barbara Stanbridge, IHM. Unfortunately my plane ride was canceled and I missed the ceremony. However, you can read about her profession in the article “Detroit Business Woman Returns to IHM Sisters as Vowed Member” at our IHM website. I’ve known Barbara almost since I first joined the community. She is a delight, full of energy, and committed to mission.

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2 Responses to “Two IHM Sisters Profess Final Vows”

1. Kathy Says:
   June 26th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

   Hi -

   I have a very good friend that is celebrating her final vows soon. I am trying to think of a perfect gift…Any ideas, any restrictions?

   Thanks - Kathy

2. Sister Julie Says:
   July 4th, 2008 at 5:39 am

   Dear Kathy,
   How thoughtful of you! There aren’t really any restrictions, though we do strive for simplicity in terms of “stuff”. Some ideas …

   Practical gifts:

   • note cards
   • stamps (very helpful following a profession for all the thank-you cards that need to be sent!)
   • journal
   • gift card for a restaurant, favorite store, amazon.com

   Books are always good:

   • Thomas Merton
   • Macrina Wiederkehr
   • Teresa of Avila
   • John Main
   • about or by her favorite saint
   • Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet
   • book on prayer

   Handmade stuff:

   • quilt or afghan
   • beaded bracelet/necklace with meaningful beads/charms
   • bag for books, knitting, whatever hobby she has

   Other:

   • an icon of her favorite saint (could be her namesake, her congregation’s saint, etc.)
   • donation to her favorite cause
   • mp3 player with downloads of her favorite tunes

   That’s it for my ideas at the moment. Blessings on your search for a gift. I’m sure whatever you give will be perfect to her!
   Sister Julie

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