Sister Maria Veronica made her First Profession of Vows on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, May 8, 2024. Formerly known as Marie Cote, she is the eldest of Rebecca and David Cote’s twelve children and a native of Rhode Island. The Cote family happily supported Sister’s decision to dedicate her life to God and were blessed to witness the Vows of this Bride of Christ at the beautiful age of 21.

Sister came to know the community through the Latin Mass and the Morning Star Camp programs, which she attended as a camper and later as a counselor.

The celebration of Sister Maria Veronica’s First Profession was a joyous occasion, attended by supportive figures, including several priests and her large, extended family. During the next three years, Sister will continue to prepare for the day of Final Vows as a Slave of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please join us in thanking God for this beautiful vocation and praying for her perseverance! Veni Sponsa Christi!

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On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, 2024, Madeleine Robbins of York, Pennsylvania, was accepted as a postulant with the Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. During the simple ceremony, she received the habit of a postulant and the light of Christ, symbolized by the lighted candle. Afterward, everyone gathered for a celebration. Enjoy a few photos from the day below.

Madeleine, age 27 and a teacher by profession, now begins six months of serious discernment with the Sisters. Please keep her in your prayers. Perseverance, Madeleine!

Today we had the joy of welcoming a new novice into the community on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima! Marie Cote, a native of Rhode Island, completed her six months of Postulancy and was received as a Novice of the Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at Mass this morning. Sister received the habit and white veil of a Novice and a new name in religion: Sister Maria Veronica!

Many of the Cote family, and extended family, were present at the ceremony and luncheon that followed. Now Sister enters into two years of formation in preparation for First Vows. Please join us in welcoming our new Novice, and keep her in your prayers! Perseverance, Sister Maria Veronica!

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On the feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2021, Sister Mary Jacinta Brizek and Sister Maria Faustina Hannon made their Profession of Final Vows.

The simple ceremony of Final Profession takes place fittingly at the Offertory of the Mass. Uniting their sacrifice with that of the Lamb of God, these young Sisters recited their vows with determined voices for all to hear. After signing them on the Altar, they received the black veil and crown of white roses symbolic of their eternal espousals. They also received the candle of the light of Christ which was lit from the victorious Pascal Candle.

The unblemished beauty of the feast of the Immaculate Conception was the perfect backdrop for this lovely event. All were welcomed for cake following the ceremony. Members of the Brizek Family from New Jersey, and the Hannon family, who traveled from Louisiana, joined the MICM community for a special luncheon on this momentous occasion. Please keep the newly professed Brides of Christ in your prayers!

On the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, October 7, 2021, Marie Cote was accepted as a postulant with the Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

A native of Rhode Island, Marie came to know our Order through the Latin Mass community and attended Morning Star Camp for many years as a camper and counselor. Many family and friends attended the Mass, ceremony, and short celebration that followed. It was truly an event of joy and blessings… and the perfect way to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary!

Marie now begins a six month period of serious discernment, working and praying with the Sisters MICM.  Please keep her in your prayers!