Six Sisters of Mercy in the garden near the convent, perhaps novices, as indicated by the white veil, or professed sisters wearing cooler summer wear. Photo #28. Dated 1960.
"Cathedral Grammar School" [sic]. Sisters of Mercy recessing in the Sacred Heart Chapel after mass presumably, with novices in front, one of whom is carrying the cross. The convent was built between 1885 and 1890, in mostly Victorian and French Second Empire styles. The architect remains unknown.... Show more"Cathedral Grammar School" [sic]. Sisters of Mercy recessing in the Sacred Heart Chapel after mass presumably, with novices in front, one of whom is carrying the cross. The convent was built between 1885 and 1890, in mostly Victorian and French Second Empire styles. The architect remains unknown. The number of residents peaked in 1964 (182) but fell to 43 in 1996 (Blow et al., Historic Guide, II: 65-66). Show less
Seven women, very likely at the beginning or perhaps the end of their novitiate with the Sisters of Mercy. Each holds a white candle and wears the white veil of a novice. The novitiate is a period of preparation and discernment, at least a year long, prior to making a temporary profession, the... Show moreSeven women, very likely at the beginning or perhaps the end of their novitiate with the Sisters of Mercy. Each holds a white candle and wears the white veil of a novice. The novitiate is a period of preparation and discernment, at least a year long, prior to making a temporary profession, the first of a series of vows to a religious community. Dated 1956 / 1957. Show less
Classroom scene at Mt. St. Mary's, with both novices and postulants present, listening to instruction from a Sister of Mercy. (Some of the tall conifers on the campus can be seen through the windows.) Dated 1955.
Six Sisters of Mercy gathered before a shrine dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Assumption. These women may still be in the novitiate, or celebrating the end of it. Location is unknown but presumably on the grounds of Mount St. Mary's. Photo #26. Dated 1960.
A Sister of Mercy kneeling at the Communion railing in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St. Mary's. Built in the late 1880s, the convent would accommodate as many as 182 professed sisters, novices, and postulants affiliated with the Sisters of Mercy. The chapel features a broad, tiled center... Show moreA Sister of Mercy kneeling at the Communion railing in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St. Mary's. Built in the late 1880s, the convent would accommodate as many as 182 professed sisters, novices, and postulants affiliated with the Sisters of Mercy. The chapel features a broad, tiled center aisle, with pews on either side facing each other for antiphonal chanting. The sanctuary is a study in symmetry, with Gothic-arched stained-glass windows and arched passageways on either side of the altar. The abundance of polished white marble and/or granite shows that the Sisters spared no expense in creating an atmosphere of reverence for generations to come. Photo #1. Undated. Show less
Large group of young women interested in a religious vocation with the Sisters of Mercy (postulants), gathered before a statue of Christ revealing the Sacred Heart. Same group as in mcalB13F10i16 but lined up along the wall. Photo #3. Dated 1948.
Photo designed (perhaps for promotional purposes) to show the three stages of a vocation to religious life with the Sisters of Mercy: postulant (black lace hairpiece); novice (habit with white veil); and sister (habit with black veil). Dated 1955.
Summer. Five Sisters of Mercy near an arbor or trellis, probably in the garden near Mount. St. Mary's. White veils, usually indicating novices, may just be cooler summer attire. Dated 1958.
1958 photo of nuns of Mount St. Mary's Convent gathered together with their music director for a music making session. Phonograph records, record players, bells and other musical instruments lie on a table in the foreground. Photo #3. Religious orders represented here include the Sisters of Mercy... Show more1958 photo of nuns of Mount St. Mary's Convent gathered together with their music director for a music making session. Phonograph records, record players, bells and other musical instruments lie on a table in the foreground. Photo #3. Religious orders represented here include the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of Charity of Providence (with the balloon-shaped headdress), and perhaps a third, wearing the white habit and black veil. One sister holds a poster with number sequences that correspond to familiar note patterns, including "do-re-mi," the musical scale, and the arpeggio. Show less
1958 photo of nuns of Mount St. Mary's Convent seated in the auditorium for a music session. Religious orders represented here include the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of Charity of Providence (with the balloon-shaped headdress). Photo #2.
1958 photo of nuns seated in the auditorium at Mount St. Mary's Convent. Phonograph records lie on a table in the foreground, as does an Autoharp. This may be a presentation designed to help the sisters learn music better. Religious orders represented here include the Sisters of Mercy and the... Show more1958 photo of nuns seated in the auditorium at Mount St. Mary's Convent. Phonograph records lie on a table in the foreground, as does an Autoharp. This may be a presentation designed to help the sisters learn music better. Religious orders represented here include the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of Charity of Providence (with the balloon-shaped headdress). Show less
1935 or 1936. An all male wait staff stands ready to serve this Christmas meal. A dining hall at Mount St. Mary's is heavily decorated with crepe paper streamers attached to the ceiling. Tables are elaborately set with food with each having a cloth place mat draping the table covering and a place... Show more1935 or 1936. An all male wait staff stands ready to serve this Christmas meal. A dining hall at Mount St. Mary's is heavily decorated with crepe paper streamers attached to the ceiling. Tables are elaborately set with food with each having a cloth place mat draping the table covering and a place card. Columns are adorned with streamers and evergreen bows. See also mcalA11F19i07 and mcalA15F08i13. Show less
1935 or 1936. A dining hall at Mount St. Mary's is heavily decorated with crepe paper streamers attached to the ceiling. Tables are elaborately set with food with each having a cloth place mat draping the table covering and a place card. Columns are adorned with streamers and evergreen bows. An... Show more1935 or 1936. A dining hall at Mount St. Mary's is heavily decorated with crepe paper streamers attached to the ceiling. Tables are elaborately set with food with each having a cloth place mat draping the table covering and a place card. Columns are adorned with streamers and evergreen bows. An all male wait staff stands ready to serve this Christmas meal at Mount St. Mary's. See also mcalA15F08i13, mcalA11F19i07 and mcalB15F12i15. Show less
Six nuns stand outside on either side of shrine to the Queen of the Assumption. Mount St. Mary's Convent? Photo #27. See also mcalB13F11i08 dated 1960.
Photo of the cast of a stage production presented at Mount St Mary's Academy in Burlington, Vermont. Student Therese Tessier (later Kneen) stands in the second row at the far right.
