Our Life in Pictures
The Novice Class of 2015
A glimpse into the life of a Conventual Franciscan Novice.
The novices try on their new habits for the first time before their investiture.
The novices are invested which officially marks the beginning of their novitiate year.
The novices explore the nearby convent grounds of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Mishawaka.
The novices try on their new habits for the first time before their investiture.
July
August
Carey, OH
Carey, OH
Kokomo, IN
Carey, OH
September
Mishawaka, IN
Mishawaka, IN
South Bend, IN
Mishawaka, IN
October
All Hallows Eve - Mishawaka
All Hallows Eve - Mishawaka
Carey - Ohio
All Hallows Eve - Mishawaka
November
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Our lady of Guadalupe
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
December
January
We were joined by some of the Sisters from the hill to extract our Patron Saints for the year.
We enjoyed the company of the Sisters and shared in some snacks after the extraction ceremony.
The Birthday Boy, he had his cake and ate it too.
We were joined by some of the Sisters from the hill to extract our Patron Saints for the year.
February
The snow finally fell on Mishawaka and made for beautiful pictures.
The snow finally fell on Mishawaka and made for beautiful pictures.
Every Friday through Lent we prayed the Stations of the Cross in the Sister's chapel.
The snow finally fell on Mishawaka and made for beautiful pictures.
March
Some delicious Mardi Gras Cake
Dressing for the occasion.
We started the Liturgy outside with the blessing of the palms and procession around the Friary.
Some delicious Mardi Gras Cake
April
Altar of Repose
Preparing for the group pohoto on the steps of the Chapel
The yummy snacks
Altar of Repose
May
Fr. Alex incenses the alter during Mass in honor of his 50 years of Priesthood
The Friars attending for the celebration patiently waiting to eat
Group shot of us all, we have had an amazing year!
Fr. Alex incenses the alter during Mass in honor of his 50 years of Priesthood
June
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.
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.
Visiting the graves of our deceased OLA Friars.
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.