Religious life (Canon law)

This folder contains photographs of sisters dressed as brides on the day of their investiture into the habit and their transition to novices. The images capture the ceremonial attire and solemn moments of this significant religious milestone. The collection spans from 1949 to 1965, with the ritual of investiture as brides ceasing around 1967-68.

This folder contains group photographs of each class of novices from the years 1957 to 1964 and the year 1967. The images showcase the various novice groups during their investiture ceremonies, capturing memorable moments and the camaraderie among the novices. Each photograph provides a visual record of the different cohorts over the specified years, highlighting the growth and continuity of the novice community during this period.

This folder contains vibrant artwork created by Sr. Mary Arlene Hendricks, OSM, capturing the lively spirit of parties and festive occasions from the year 2000.

This folder contains photographs of postulants and novices taken between 1951 and 1967. The images depict groups of young women and men in various settings, showcasing their early stages of religious formation over the years. The photos capture candid moments, group portraits, and ceremonial occasions, providing a visual history of the postulants and novices during this period.

This folder contains photographs documenting professional classes from various years between 1933 and 1960. The images showcase students and instructors engaged in different vocational training sessions, highlighting the educational environment and techniques used during this period. Each photo provides a glimpse into the historical context of vocational education across multiple decades, capturing the evolution of teaching methods and student participation over time.

This folder contains correspondence from Sr. Cecilia Fandel, OSM to Friars in Italy and to sisters, planning the pilgrimage experience. It also includes reflections written after the pilgrimage, offering insights into the spiritual journey. Additionally, there are photographs documenting the pilgrimage to holy places in Austria and Italy, each with descriptive captions highlighting significant sites and moments related to the early years of the wider Servite Order.

This folder contains a news article with a group photo documenting the pilgrimage of the Servite Sisters in Washburn, Wisconsin, in 1983. The article highlights their visit to former students and old friends, reflecting their enduring community bonds and dedication to their educational mission.

This folder contains documentation of pivotal community-shaping events documented in the Leadership Team minutes from 2000 to 2007.

This folder contains the Postulant Clothing List from 1950, detailing the specific garments each new postulant was required to bring upon arrival.

This folder contains three prayer cards titled "Prayers Before and After Meditation." Each card features a prayer to be recited before meditation on one side and a prayer to be recited after meditation on the other side, serving as spiritual guides for your meditation practice.