1952 photo of seven young women dressed in long white robes and halos standing on stage each holding a sign with the name of a continent or a country. A nun sits center at a table. Photo #1.
1952 photo of seven young women dressed in long white robes and halos standing on stage each holding a sign with the name of a continent or a country. A nun sits center at a table. Photo #2.
Five Sisters of Mercy, looking at a globe. The cross and globe have special significance for the Sisters of Mercy and are seen on the highest points of the convent and school. The four sisters in white veils are very likely novices, going through at least a year of preparation before their final... Show moreFive Sisters of Mercy, looking at a globe. The cross and globe have special significance for the Sisters of Mercy and are seen on the highest points of the convent and school. The four sisters in white veils are very likely novices, going through at least a year of preparation before their final vows. Dated 1955. Show less
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 #29. Dated 1960.
Seven Sisters of Mercy enjoying the snow on the grounds near the convent, in front of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Three sisters are seated on a toboggan while one pulls; others are either on skis or holding them.
Children seated in pews during catechism class in a chapel, with a Sister of Mercy (left) calling on children to stand and recite, very likely in preparation for First Communion. Girls have their heads covered, in adherence to Church teaching of the time. Is this also Sacred Heart Chapel? Photo... Show moreChildren seated in pews during catechism class in a chapel, with a Sister of Mercy (left) calling on children to stand and recite, very likely in preparation for First Communion. Girls have their heads covered, in adherence to Church teaching of the time. Is this also Sacred Heart Chapel? Photo dated 1955. Show less
Summer. Five Sisters of Mercy outside perhaps on the grounds of Mount Saint Mary's Convent in Burlington, Vt. White veils, usually indicating novices, may just be cooler summer attire. Dated 1958. See also mcalA16F02i13
Prayer before the altar in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St. Mary's. Nuns wearing black veils very likely have made their solemn vows required by their order, the Sisters of Mercy. Those with white are novices, who remain so for at least a year of study and discernment. The women wearing black... Show morePrayer before the altar in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mount St. Mary's. Nuns wearing black veils very likely have made their solemn vows required by their order, the Sisters of Mercy. Those with white are novices, who remain so for at least a year of study and discernment. The women wearing black lace are very likely postulants, a stage earlier than the novitiate. Dated 1955. Show less
Sisters of Mercy, seated in two rows on school stage, with Fr. Raymond A. Adams, principal of Cathedral High School. This photo dates probably from the mid- to late 1950s. Fr. Adams was there either because he was their principal (i.e. the sisters were teachers) or because he served as chaplain... Show moreSisters of Mercy, seated in two rows on school stage, with Fr. Raymond A. Adams, principal of Cathedral High School. This photo dates probably from the mid- to late 1950s. Fr. Adams was there either because he was their principal (i.e. the sisters were teachers) or because he served as chaplain at Mount St. Mary's. Show less
