On the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary, October 7th, 2025, we had a Mass in our Chapel celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman followed by our Chapter of Elections. Mother Rose Philomena was elected the new Rev. Mother Prioress. Immediately following the election the Bishop and all the Handmaids of the Precious Blood gathered in Chapel where our new Mother took the Oath of Office and renewed her vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience. Afterwards we enjoyed a lovely visit and meal with our local Shepherd. Later the Council members were elected. These Sisters will assist the Mother in the governance of the Community for the next six years.
As we do at every Chapter of Elections, we renew our gratitude to our Sisters who have born the burdens and also the joys of service to their Sisters as Mother Prioress. The entire Community remain indebted to our Sisters Sarah Michael, Marietta, and Jonpaul who have given their lives, not only to Jesus as Religious, but to their spiritual daughters over a period of three decades. May God reward them abundantly in this life and in the next.
As we enter into a period of transition, we hope our friends and benefactors will be patient as everyone steps into new roles and duties. Thank all y’all for your prayers for us!
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- On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, our chapter began with Benediction.
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- Bishop Mark Beckman of Knoxville giving Benediction.
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- Mass just prior to the elections, where our Shepherd gave his homily encouraging us.
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- After Mass and after the election, the new Rev. Mother Prioress takes the Oath of Office and renews her vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience.
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- Bishop Beckman presents the new Mother.
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- Our shepherd blessing his flock.