Religious life (Canon law)

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This folder contains samples of mementos that each class received on the occasion of their profession, signed by the members of the class. The items date from 1929 to 1946 and serve as commemorative keepsakes marking significant milestones in their professional journeys.

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This series contains published and unpublished communications produced by or about the congregation. Includes newsletters, magazines, bulletins, promotional materials, and correspondence with external constituencies.

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This folder contains correspondence with major superiors of the Servite Sisters and retreat directors, as well as communications to the sisters regarding retreat offerings. The documents span from 1950 to 1979 and provide detailed information on retreat arrangements during this period.

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This folder contains documents related to the Rite of Investiture held in Ladysmith in 1914, part of the Ceremonial of Vestition and Profession of the Servants of Mary.

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This folder contains the detailed procedures and ceremonial rites to be observed during the reception of the habit by the Mantellate Sisters of Pistoia, Italy, in 1914. It includes specific instructions for the Rite of Investiture, outlining the sequence of events, prayers, and symbolic acts performed during the ceremony. The documents provide historical context and guidelines to ensure the proper observance of this sacred tradition.

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This folder contains the "Ceremonial per la Profession Temporanea" used by the Mantellate Sisters of Pistoia, Italy, in 1915. It includes detailed rites and procedures for the temporary profession ceremony conducted in Pistoia during that year.

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This folder contains documentation and materials related to the worship aids and rites of admission for the Postulant stage, including the rite of investiture and the rite of profession, covering the years 1967 through 1974.

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This folder contains worship aids and rites of admission to the associate stage, as well as rites of profession, spanning the years 1975 to 1987.

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This folder contains documents related to the Rites of Investiture and Profession from the 1920s to 1930s, including both singular and plural formats, as well as Latin and English versions.