Final vows (Nuns), 1951

8 images. Final vows (Nuns), 10 December 1951. Mother Superior Gertrude; Sister Mary of Jesus (bing given thorn crown); Father John; Father Oliver; Sister Agnes; Sister Mary Joseph; Sister Margaret.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Miller. Date: 12-10. Reporter: Adler. Assignment: Final vows. l to r: Sister Margaret, Sister Mary of Jesus and Sister Agnes holding candles during ceremony. Front to back: Sister Margaret, Sister Mary of Jesus and Sister Agnes, lying prostrate while Mother Superior Gertrude covers them with white flower petals, signifying their being buried to the world to live only for Christ. 39: l to r: Sister Mary Joseph, holding Bible, Sister Mary of Jesus being given oath of dedication by Mother Superior Gertrude. 31: l to r: Mother Superior Gertrude, Sister Mary of Jesus being given wedding ring, signifying her spiritual wedding of her soul to Christ, Father John, assistant pastor and Father Oliver, pastor, giving ring to Mother Superior. 32: l to r: Mother Superior Gertrude, Sister Agnes and Father Oliver, during presentation of ring, signifying spiritual wedding of soul to Christ. 21: l to r: Sister Mary Joseph, Sister Mary of Jesus, being given thorn crown. Mother Superior Gertrude, Father John, assistant pastor and Father Oliver, pastor. 22: l to r: Sister Mary Joseph, Sister Agnes, Mother Superior Gertrude, Father John, asst. pastor and Father Oliver, pastor during presentation of thorn crown".