Sisters’ Winter 2021 Photos
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Sr. Mary Imelda and Sr. Mary Genevieve pose with members of Salve Regina Sodality and Children of Mary after advancement ceremonies on December 8 at the City of Mary, Rathdrum, Idaho.
Sr. Mary Imelda and Sr. Mary Genevieve pose with members of Salve Regina Sodality and Children of Mary after advancement ceremonies on December 8 at the City of Mary, Rathdrum, Idaho.

Fr. Casimir Puskorius blesses the Sisters’ Christmas tree. On February 2nd, one of the Sisters experimentally replanted it, hoping for its reuse next Christmas.
Fr. Casimir Puskorius blesses the Sisters’ Christmas tree. On February 2nd, one of the Sisters experimentally replanted it, hoping for its reuse next Christmas.

A special treat. Sr. Mary Cabrini and Sr. Sophia Marie display the orange yams they prepared for Christmas dinner.
A special treat. Sr. Mary Cabrini and Sr. Sophia Marie display the orange yams they prepared for Christmas dinner.

In addition to formation classes and farm work at the Novitiate, the novices help at Mary Immaculate Queen Center in the bindery and order filling rooms.
In addition to formation classes and farm work at the Novitiate, the novices help at Mary Immaculate Queen Center in the bindery and order filling rooms.

Winter gardening under grow lights. Sr. Therese Marie harvests home-grown romaine lettuce for the Sisters’ dinner.
Winter gardening under grow lights. Sr. Therese Marie harvests home-grown romaine lettuce for the Sisters’ dinner.

Sr. Maria Ines conducts a home catechism class for one of the families of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Salem, New Hampshire.
Sr. Maria Ines conducts a home catechism class for one of the families of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Salem, New Hampshire.

May he rest in peace. Mr. Leo Berchtold, who passed away in December, had three daughters and three granddaughters who are CMRI Sisters.
May he rest in peace. Mr. Leo Berchtold, who passed away in December, had three daughters and three granddaughters who are CMRI Sisters.

The students of St. Philomena’s in Middleville, Michigan, enjoy a game led by Sr. Mary Teresita during their celebration of the feast of St. John Bosco.
The students of St. Philomena’s in Middleville, Michigan, enjoy a game led by Sr. Mary Teresita during their celebration of the feast of St. John Bosco.

Among her many duties, Rev. Mother Mary Agnes travels to all the missions each year. Her trip to Middleville, Michigan, coincided with Catholic Schools Week.
Among her many duties, Rev. Mother Mary Agnes travels to all the missions each year. Her trip to Middleville, Michigan, coincided with Catholic Schools Week.

Like the Ninevites of old, we are invited to don sackcloth and ashes and to do penance for our sins.
Like the Ninevites of old, we are invited to don sackcloth and ashes and to do penance for our sins.

There is no one way to pray the Stations, but the end in view is to study and copy the Master.
There is no one way to pray the Stations, but the end in view is to study and copy the Master.

Sr. Maria Dolorosa primes the doors to the entrance hallway of the parish hall of St. Theresa’s Church in Maine.
Sr. Maria Dolorosa primes the doors to the entrance hallway of the parish hall of St. Theresa’s Church in Maine.

The Sisters from Maine join the Sisters in New Hampshire as the choir for a High Mass on the Second Sunday of Lent.
The Sisters from Maine join the Sisters in New Hampshire as the choir for a High Mass on the Second Sunday of Lent.

Sr. Bernardine Marie mixes the pretzel dough for the Sodality fundraiser supporting St. Francis Xavier Missionary Guild.
Sr. Bernardine Marie mixes the pretzel dough for the Sodality fundraiser supporting St. Francis Xavier Missionary Guild.

As a fundraiser to support the St. Francis Xavier Missionary Guild, Sr. Marie Vianney, Sr. Madeleine Marie and Sr. Bernardine Marie helped the sodality bake over 700 lye pretzels. Sr. Madeleine Marie rolls the dough to make a pretzel.
As a fundraiser to support the St. Francis Xavier Missionary Guild, Sr. Marie Vianney, Sr. Madeleine Marie and Sr. Bernardine Marie helped the sodality bake over 700 lye pretzels. Sr. Madeleine Marie rolls the dough to make a pretzel.