Feankie Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 From their latest newsletter. "It is with great joy and thanks to God that we share our news with you ! A distinguished Monsignor from the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei announced last month that we would no longer have a Mother Prioress…"because you will have a Mother Abbess!!!” We are all overjoyed! That means this will be the last time you receive a newsletter from the Priory of Our Lady of Ephesus, because next time you will hear from Mother Abbess Cecilia of the Abbey of Our Lady of Ephesus!Mother’s abbatial blessing will take place the day after the dedication of the monastic church. We ask your prayers in a special way for Mother Cecilia, who spiritually prepares for her ceremony amidst much material preparation. She has courageously seen through the monumental task of construction of our church, made possible thanks to the generosity of all of you, our dear benefactors and friends! Now we hope to prepare also our souls for this tremendous grace awaiting all of us in this double blessing. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Tank you for sharing this wonderful news.................I am sure that Mother Abbess Cecilia and the Community are looking forward the dedication of the Abbey and her Abbatial Blessing . Many prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita92 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I went to Conception Abbey's website (as mentioned in the news letter) to look and see if they have any news or info on"Live" streaming for the 9th...but didn't see any info mentioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHFamily Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Live Streaming September 9, 9am CST, Dedication of abbatial church September 10, 10am CST, Mother's consecration as abbess, First Professions, and Investiture of Postulants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Boo. I won't be able to watch, I'll be traveling for work. Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHFamily Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I've been wondering myself whether it will be recorded as we have a very busy weekend. Hopefully, it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 9:43 AM, JHFamily said: Live Streaming September 9, 9am CST, Dedication of abbatial church September 10, 10am CST, Mother's consecration as abbess, First Professions, and Investiture of Postulants It looks like they also will be recording. And they have a pdf up now of the dedication of a church. I have a feeling it's going to be a very long ceremony. The last traditional church consecration that I can remember happening took five hours. Not sure how much different that is from a abbatial church dedication, but it ain't going to be quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 It was wonderful to have been able to witness the Dedication of the Monastic Church yesterday..........such a moving and impressive service.I am looking forward to seeing today's ceremonies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 What a beautiful ceremony again today. At the end, you could hear so much crying, including from the nuns themselves - I think overwhelmed by the magnificence of it all and happiness. And, unless I heard Bp. Morlino wrongly during the sermon, the nuns will be establishing a new monastery in the diocese of Madison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totally Franciscan Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I agree, Truthfinder. It was a beautiful and moving ceremony. Unfortunately, the sound was not very good for the Bishop's comments, but I understand that it will be fixed for the video to come in a few days. It was wonderful to see these ceremonies of traditional monastic nuns, something most of us do not have the opportunity to experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Does anyone know what the new names of the novices are? Also, I thought I understood Morlino to say that it was a different group of nuns who would be establishing a community in Madison from the three nuns who offshot from the Clyde MO monastery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 The names of the new novices are: Sr Martina, Sr Mary Petra, Sr Veronica, and Sr Mary Stella. And yes, it does seem the Gower community will make a foundation in Madison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameAgnes Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 you can watch the whole video of the blessing of the new abbess, and the professions and clothings, here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 It is lovely to see this lovely service again. Thank you Dame Agnes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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