INVESTITURE

The novices are invested which officially marks the beginning of their novitiate year.

New Novices With Our Lady of Lourdes

The novices explore the nearby convent grounds of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Mishawaka.

TRYING ON NEW HABITS

The novices try on their new habits for the first time before their investiture.

Fr. Giles Shares His Wisdom

Carey, OH

Change of Vocation?

Kokomo, IN

Novices Ready For Ministry

Carey, OH

After Receiving their Crowns

Mishawaka, IN

Friar Chris Talks with Boy Scouts

South Bend, IN

Receiving the Franciscan Crown

Mishawaka, IN

Which One is More Scary?

All Hallows Eve - Mishawaka

Novices Attend Vietnamese Mass

Carey - Ohio

Friar Bao Makes A Friend

All Hallows Eve - Mishawaka

Thanksgiving Together

Ping Pong Recreation

The Trouble with Snow Angels

The Friars helping St. Nick spread the Christmas Cheer to the Sisters

Christmas Bingo with the Sisters

Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Our lady of Guadalupe

Epiphany Extractions

We enjoyed the company of the Sisters and shared in some snacks after the extraction ceremony.

Friar Tony's Birthday

The Birthday Boy, he had his cake and ate it too.

Epiphany Extractions

We were joined by some of the Sisters from the hill to extract our Patron Saints for the year.

First Big Freeze

The snow finally fell on Mishawaka and made for beautiful pictures.

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday through Lent we prayed the Stations of the Cross in the Sister's chapel.

First Big Freeze

The snow finally fell on Mishawaka and made for beautiful pictures.

Mardi Gras

Dressing for the occasion.

Palm Sunday

We started the Liturgy outside with the blessing of the palms and procession around the Friary.

Mardi Gras

Some delicious Mardi Gras Cake

Triduum at Mt. St. Francis

Preparing for the group pohoto on the steps of the Chapel

Arbor Day

The yummy snacks

Triduum at Mt. St. Francis

Altar of Repose

Anniversary Celebrations

The Friars attending for the celebration patiently waiting to eat

Cinco de Mayo @ OLA

Group shot of us all, we have had an amazing year!

Anniversary Celebrations

Fr. Alex incenses the alter during Mass in honor of his 50 years of Priesthood

Fr. Angelo Visits

Fr. Angelo, the Order's Postulator General, paid a visit to our Novitiate community and gave some very interesting presentations on some Holy Conventual Franciscan Friars who are up for Sainthood.

East Coast Pilgrimage

Visiting the graves of our deceased OLA Friars.

Fr. Angelo Visits

Fr. Angelo, the Order's Postulator General, paid a visit to our Novitiate community and gave some very interesting presentations on some Holy Conventual Franciscan Friars who are up for Sainthood.