Stole and Holy Water

Bishop Stika Blesses Our New Home

A HandmaidHISTORY

Just days after our big move to New Market, Bishop Stika came to celebrate Mass and bless the Chapel, Oratory, and cells of our house that we will initially occupy. Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers and laborers under the guidance of Jimmy Dee, the garage was transformed in record time into a lovely, prayerful Chapel where we …

Day one in New Market in Mater Dei Oratory: Ending a long day full of hard work of packing, wrapping, moving and unpacking on the best note possible...with Our Lord in thanksgiving. Home with Jesus!

We’ve Moved!

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On the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16th, 2015, the Handmaids of the Precious Blood moved to our recently acquired property in New Market, Tennessee. With no small debt of gratitude to the many generous souls who helped us achieve this milestone in our community’s history, we look forward to the days ahead as we settle in …

Ordinandi lie prostrate. Photo by Stephanie Richer.

Four New Priests…Forever!

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On June 27, 2015, at Bishop Stika’s special invitation, three Handmaids of the Precious Blood had the privilege of representing our community at the ordinations of Father Jesús Guerrero-Rodriguez, Father Michael Hendershott, Father Ray Powell, and Father Scott Russell. Not surprisingly, the Sisters came home ecstatic over the whole wonderful day. Prominent in their observations were not only the ordinations …

Nuns on Social Media?

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This article was originally posted May 18, 2015. Scott Maentz, now a permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Knoxville, ministers elsewhere but the role of mediator between our cloister and the world continues through laypeople who assist us in keeping the digital walls in place. We are grateful for all those who have helped us along the way. Cloistered Nuns …

Cor Jesu Monastery in New Mexico SOLD!

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Former Cor Jesu Monastery in Jemez Springs, New Mexico sold to Jemez Pueblo Saint Joseph, patron Saint of real estate sales, came through for the Handmaids of the Precious Blood in the recent sale of their Motherhouse to the Jemez Pueblo. There was no need to bury statues upside down, we simply trusted in Divine Providence and the close protective …

Recognize this? It's called a cassette tape. Once upon a time music and audio recordings were found on these and played in things called tape recorders and tape players.

Father Hardon Archive Milestone Completed

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A Trip to Bardstown, Kentucky and a Mission for the Handmaids Completed In 2010, His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, then Archbishop, met with Rev. Mother Marietta at the Heart of Mary Priory in Lake Villa, IL while visiting our community there. He expressed his desire that we work to help complete the digitization and archiving of the massive collection of …

The smile of a simple, JOY filled soul.

Sister Margaret Mary

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Sister Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart R.I.P. On 2 March 2014 Our Lord called home our dear Sister Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart.

Archbishop Sheehan blesses Rev. Mother Marietta after her re-election.

Chapter of Elections

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Handmaids Chapter of Elections On October 2nd, 2013 the Handmaids of the Precious Blood all gathered at Cor Jesu Monastery in Jemez Springs, NM for a Chapter of Elections. Handmaids of the Precious Blood from all three houses (Benton, Tennessee; Jemez Springs, New Mexico; Lake Villa, Illinois) participated. Rev. Mother Marietta was re-elected for a second term as the Reverend …