Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-04-06

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connected with the Catholic Church, is
a religious reception, or in other words,
the reception, by religious order of
young lady who desires TO forsake the
world, and devote herself solely TO the
worship of God in the society of the sister
hood. Yesterday afternoon three young
ladies-Miss Kate Green, Miss Mary
Woods, and Miss Julia O'Connell, were
received as noyices by the Sisters Of Our
Lady OF mercy, at st. Bsrnard's convent,
on Cedar Street, opposite the Capitol.
In consequence of the limited accom-
mediation at the convent, the repetition was
not made public, and invitations issued,
only to a few; however, the room
adjoining the chapel was full at three
o'clock and at hall, past three, the
ceremony commenced. The folding
doors being thrown open, disclosed toi us
the Sisters chapel--a lovely, heavenly
place, which,.we shall not attempt to des-
cribe: and Immediately, 1.-The cross-bearer
heading the procession, appeared at the
door, the choir of Sisters singing 80 Clio
ROSA Virginum." Following the cross
bearer were twelve pretty little girls,
dressed in white, and they were followed
successfully, by the postulants, the
novices, and the professed, the superioreas
last. The posiulants were richly dressed,
in white, with wreaths, and white wells.
Having entered the chapel, the postulants
knelt in front of the altar, the superior
ess and assistant to the right and left of
them, the other Sisters ranged on either
side of the chapel, and the children form
ing semi-circle at the door, the cross
bearer occupying place in the middle.
The Right Rev. P. A. Feehan, the cele-
brant, occupieda position in the sanctuary,
facing the postulants, with the venerable
Father Jarboe on his left, and Father
Meagher on the right, Father Coyle also
assisting.
The usual prayers being read and
brief address delivered, the following
questions were put by the Bishop, and an
swered by The postulants in a remarkably
clear and distinct manner:
Bishop: My child, what do you de-
mand
Postulant The mercy of God and the
holy habit CT Religion.
Bishop: Is it with your own free will
you demand the habit of Religion?
Postulant: Yea, my Lord.
Bishop: Reverend Mother, have you
made the necessary inquiries, and are you
satisfied i?
Snperioress: Yes my Lord.
Bishop: My child, have you firm in
tention to persevere in religion to the end
OF your life, and do you hope TO have suf-
heent strength 10 carry constantly the
sweet yoke of our Lord Jesus Christ. solely
for the love and fear of God?
Postulant Relying upon the mercy of
Gcd, hope to be able to do 30.
The postulants coon after retired, &C.
cOmPanied by the Superioress and her as.
sistants, TO put off their secular dress and
assume that of the order, The choir mean
while singing the 18th psalm.
During the absence of the poslulants,
the Bishop blessed the habit, veil, etc.
This done, the rostulants return, with
black dress and white veil, the choir sing
ing, as they enter, "Who is she that comeih
up from the desert, flowing with delights,
leaning upon her beloved"
After prayers, the Superioress invested
the posIulants with the cincture, the
blessed veil and the cloak of the church,
after which the postnlants chanted, "My
heart hath uttered a good word; / speak
my words % the King" which the choir
continued, "Whom l have seen, whom
have loved, in whom have believed, and
toward whom my heart inclineih." The
postulants then PROSTATE themselves,
while the bishop, priests and sisters all
kneel, the choir singing, "Come, Holy
Ghost, Creator, come" After other pray
ers were recited, the postulants embraced
the SuperioTess and the other sisters, and
the ceremony closed with solemn bene
diction.
The visitors seemed deeply impressed
with the solemnity of the occasion, and We
are sure the novices will receive the bene-
fit Of the prayers Of all present for their
happiness.
Miss Kate Green took the name Of Sister
Mary Stanislaus; Miss Mary Woods that of
Sister Mary de Sales; Miss Julia O'Con-
nell that Of Sister Mary Teresa.
BOARD of County Commissioner.
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