On September 15, 2026–the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows–Sr. Mary Lucia of the Seven Sorrows, DVM professed her lifelong vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience .

His forever!

“And I will espouse thee to me for ever: and I will espouse thee to me in justice, and judgment, and in mercy, and in commiserations.

And I will espouse thee to me in faith: and thou shalt know the Lord” (Hosea 2:19-20, Douay-Rheims)

Sister signs her vows in the presence of her witnesses: Mother Mary Raphael and Fr. Matthew Kauth, spiritual advisor of the Community.

Post-ceremony smiles!

Sr. Mary Lucia with Mother Mary Raphael, Fr. Kauth, Fr. Buettner, and her brother, Fr. José Palma.

The beautiful Palma Family with the newest final-professed DVM.