25 Years at Saint Benedict Center

June 26, Sisters Miriam Teresa and Mary Athanasius celebrated twenty-five years as professed members of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Sister Miriam Teresa was born in Japan and raised in Hawaii. She converted to the Catholic Church from Buddhism over 32 years ago. Sister presently serves as the principal to Immaculate Heart of Mary School, here in Still River and has taught in the school for over 30 years.
Sister Mary Athanasius was born in California and she is also a convert. Sister is a secretary in the Housetops office and laundress at the convent.
Two days before the actual anniversary date, a special ceremony was held in honor of the event, followed by a reception for family and guests. The altar was beautifully decorated with flowers from Oahu, adding an island touch. Everyone joined in prayer thanking God for the years gone by and asking His grace for the future.

Tridentine Mass Rallies

On September 17, Sr. Katherine Maria, Sr. Miriam Teresa and Sr. Magdalene Marie joined with other Traditional Latin Mass Catholics for a day of prayer at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Beautifully organized, the day began with a Rosary Procession around the shrine’s church. The highlight of the day of course was the High Mass, which was majestically sung by an incredible choir from New York. The whole day was sublime and very much a testimonial to the dignity of the traditions of the Church. The Sisters met all the pilgrims in the shrine building, where they set up a table of religious items and books.

Five Sisters left early Saturday morning, September 30, for a delightful four hour ride to the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, New York. Before arriving, however, Sister Marie-Bernard, Sr. Marie-Therese, Sr. Brigid Mary, Jane Maguire and Irina Michel were dropped off in Fonda at the National Shrine of Bl. Kateri Tekawitha to participate in the last seven miles of the annual Pilgrimage for Restoration. The theme this year was “Restoring True Devotion to Mary.” Meanwhile Sr. Christopher Margaret and Sr. Miriam Teresa set up a lovely table of religious goods and books for the 500 pilgrims that attended. It was a great day and we hope many blessings were received by attending.
If you are having a conference or function and would like to have a table of religious items and books available, please contact us. We would be happy to come. We specialize in Marian devotions and classic religious art/statues and medals, etc. Please call or e-mail Sr. Katherine Maria, 978-456-3522.

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