Religious life (Canon law)

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This sub-group contains materials related to the Formation course, including lecture notes, assignments, and supplementary resources.

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This folder contains correspondence between the pastor at St. Peter Claver Parish in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Sr. Bernice regarding the rental of the convent to serve as a formation community residence during the years 1982 to 1984.

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This folder contains correspondence related to selecting members for the Formation Community at St. Paul, MN, from 1982 to 1987. It also includes house meeting minutes documenting discussions and decisions within the community during this period.

Scope and Contents This folder contains an overview of the initial stages of formation for women considering Religious Life prior to 1955, outlining the foundational steps and spiritual preparations involved. This folder contains detailed descriptions of the early formation process, including spiritual development, community integration, and educational requirements for women entering Religious Life before 1955. This folder contains information on the progression of formation stages, emphasizing the...

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This folder contains documentation on the "Instruction on the Renewal of Religious Formation" issued by the U.S. Catholic Conference in 1969, along with detailed descriptions of the Servants of Mary Formation programs spanning from 1969 to 1982. Included are program outlines, curriculum developments, and updates from the years 1969, 1970, 1973, 1975, and 1982, illustrating the evolution and renewal efforts in religious formation during this period.

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This folder contains correspondence between Sister Mary Joan LeBlanc and individual sisters regarding their membership and roles within the Formation Team during the years 1970 to 1979. It also includes communications between the Administrative Team and the Formation Team, documenting the organizational and administrative aspects of team formation during this decade.

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This folder contains minutes of the Formation Team from 1981 to 1986, including correspondence between the Leadership Team and the Formation Team, as well as communications between leadership members and individual sisters.

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This folder contains the study results from Sr. Julie Strzok's visits to all the Ladysmith Servants of Mary, focusing on Formation & Vocation. The documents detail the insights and observations gathered during 1984, providing valuable information on the spiritual development and vocational discernment within the community.

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This folder contains the agenda for the Gathering - Compassion 2005 event, held in Hickory Ridge, Lisle, Illinois, which brought together Servite Sisters, Friars, Secular Servites, Associates, and interested persons. It also includes the text of one keynote presentation and a list of participants.

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This folder contains the invitation for the Gathering - Contemplation 2006, held at the Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. It includes the agenda for the event, a participant list featuring Servites Sisters, former members, spouses, and our Secular Servites, as well as related materials and correspondence.