What Is It That You Seek? 
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| Postulants Karen Trespacz and Kathy Persson |
On September 2, 2007, the community of sisters welcomed two who requested entrance into the monastery, Karen Trespacz and Kathy Persson. These two women, Karen hailing from Connecticut and Kathy from Northern Virginia, experienced the "Live-In" program with the sisters as a part of discerning their call to God's services. After discerning that monastic life, particularly at this Benedictine Monastery, was the place God was calling them to serve, they nervously knocked on the monastery door and responded to the question "What is it that you seek?" Supported by their families, both Kathy and Karen were welcomed into the monastery as members of this monastic community. We joyfully salute their courage and their "YES" response to God's call! Final Monastic Profession 
| Sister Veronica P. Joyner, O.S.B. and Sister Vicki Ix, O.S.B. |
Sister Vicki Ix, O.S.B. (right) and Sister Veronica P. Joyner, O.S.B. (left), both made their final monastic profession on September 1, 2007. Supported by many family members, friends, and extended community, these two joyfully promised stability, fidelity to the monastic way of life, and obedience according to the Rule of Benedict, for life. As fully incorporated members of the community, they have graduated from the formal formation program and now look forward to the ongoing formation that the Spirit and their Benedictine community will offer as the years ensue. See our Formation Process page to learn more
about the steps towards becoming a Benedictine Sister. |
