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2021 Entrances, Vows, Ordinations


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Here's a summary of the 2021 vocational developments in the 4 US Dominican provinces. NB: Dominicans have 1 year of novitiate, first vows (three years) then renewal of vows (for a fourth year), then solemn vows. Then - assuming they are studying for the priesthood - one year of diaconate, followed by presbyteral ordination. 

East: 14 novices, 6 first professions, unknown number of renewal of vows, and 10 solemn vows. 8 deacons ordained and 5 priests ordained

Central: 5 novices, 5 first vows, 1 renewal of vows, and 2 solemn vows. 1 deacon ordained (I think! It may not have occurred yet) and 3 priests ordained.

South: 4 novices, 1 first vows, 1 solemn vows, and 1 priest ordained

West: 4 novices, 6 first vows, 3 or 4 renewal of vows, and 2 solemn vows. 3 deacons ordained and 3 priests ordained.

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On 7/25/2021 at 1:38 AM, AVEBVM said:

I’m entering the Order of Discalced Carmelites on October 7, 2021. 

AVEBVM - Are you still set to enter on October 7? No glitches or delays? 

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PaxCordisJesu

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles in Gower, MO, had 4 investitures and 3 first professions on August 6, Feast of Our Lord's Transfiguration. The new novices' names are Sr. Lillien, Sr. Maryam Gertrude, Sr. Marie Therese, and Sr. Consuela.

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3 New Postulants for SSFPA's 

https://www.facebook.com/ssfpavocations/posts/4452644168120495

3 New Postulants for SSFPA's 

https://www.facebook.com/ssfpavocations/posts/4452644168120495

 

Also a new postulant for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George

https://www.facebook.com/jacksonpriests/posts/4320513668030476

New Postulant for the Sisters Slaves of the IHM
https://www.facebook.com/SistersMICM/posts/1874536039396014

And for the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church

https://www.facebook.com/scmc.baltic/photos/a.199221570138597/4464414940285884

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Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon reports the following vocational events, all held in September, 

3 novices (including an ordained priest)

2 profession of simple vows

5 profession of solemn vows

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1 hour ago, Qaqophas said:

Interesting! Do you know how the ordained priest's entrance happened? I haven't heard of (presumably) diocesan priests entering an Order before.

This definitely happens. They have to get permission from their bishop before pursuing entrance. Usually priests who’ve been ordained a little while from the ones I’ve seen. 

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Franciscan Mike

I was in the seminary with several guys who were ordained diocesan priests,  then went into Trappist and Benedictine communities.  They still need to go thru novitiate and temporary vows before final vows.  Being in community was one of the biggest reasons for the switch.

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An ordained priest entered with Thomas Merton at Gethsemane in Seven-Storey Mountain. [He didn't persevere.] 

This is not that uncommon--for ordained priests to enter congregations. The two vocations--to ordination and to religious life--are distinct, of course.

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