On Aug. 27 Sister Madeline Rockwell professed her perpetual vows as a Sister of Mercy during a Mass at the Mercy Center Chapel in Brighton. Pews were filled with family, friends and dozens of fellow sisters who came forward to greet Sister Rockwell personally after she signed her vows. Father Ray Fleming presided at the Mass, while Sister Anne Curtis, a member of the Institute Leadership Team for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, and Sister Nancy Hoff, president of the Sisters of Mercy’s New York, Pennsylvania, Pacific West Community, led the profession ceremony.
Sister Rockwell processes into the chapel.
Sr. Nancy Hoff (L) & Sr. Anne Curtis (R) sprinkle holy water.
Sr. Anne Curtis questions Sr. Rockwell on her readiness.
Sr. Rockwell lies prostrate in front of the altar.
Fr. Ray Fleming (L), Sr. Anne Curtis, Sr. Rockwell & Sr. Nancy Hoff.
Fellow sisters bless Sr. Rockwell.
Sr. Rockwell is congratulated by fellow Sisters of Mercy.
Sr. Rockwell waves to sisters seated in the choir loft.
