Immaculata University - Gleaner Yearbook (Immaculata, PA)

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llc, the Silver jubilee Class of lmmaculata College, appreciate thc privilege that is ours of voicing a tribute of love and devotion to our Sisters who, dm'ing one lmndred years, have distinguished themselves by self-sacrificing zeal in the cause of Catholic Education. 'I'he development and expansion of this great Community has been likened to a river which takes its rise in some little mountain spring and broadens and deepens as it proceeds on its course, carrying blessing and joy to a thousand hearts . . . :': llow true this is! 'l'he tiny spring which was its source lay in the un- daunted courage of a zealous young Redemp- torist. lfathcr l,ouis lilorcnt tiillet. He it was who, a century ago, gave direction to that stream urged, as he said, by the pressing need of offering Cln'istian education . . . leaving to tiod alone the care of blessing it and of making it prosper, if it were pleasing to Him and use- ful for the good of souls. 'l'hus it came to pass that in the little pioneer village of Monroe. Michigan, this glorious TRIBUTE T0 OIT THEIR Sisterhood came into being when Therese Renault, the first Sister, Servant of the lm- maculate Heart of Mary, entered the small log cabin Novitiate alone on the night of November 9, 1845. Many years later, as Sister Celestine, Tlierese recalled that night which the very elements, snow and sleet, aml wild, fierce winds combined to render more desolate and drear. 'l'he next morning Therese was joined by two companions from Baltimore, lNlaryland, Mary Maxis and Char- lotte Schaaf. VVe met after Mass, Therese tells us in her simple way, and joyfully walked together to our long desired and humble home. l'rivations and hardships awaited them at every turn, but, says Therese, we rejoiced in our poverty, knowing that God would provide for us who had no other desire than to love and serve Him. Some time later, a fourth postu- lant arrived, lyladame josette tiodfroy-Smyth. thus completing the hrst community. 'I'oday that tiny stream, broadened and deep- ened, has become a mighty torrent carrying its 1 1 4 T7 21 i l , JI ,.,.,, J' . .Q 'Mt Q, ,.. is

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