(pictured above renewing her vows on her 70th anniversary)
Sr. Gaudentia entered our motherhouse, Abtei St. Walburg, Eichstaett, Germany, at the tender age of 17 and at 19 made her first monastic profession at age 19. Just 1-1/2 months shy of her 20th birthday, Sr. Gaudentia left Germany to come to St. Vincent Archabbey, Seminary and College, Latrobe, PA where our Sisters served in the kitchens and dining rooms.
For over 50 years, Sr. Gaudentia was in charge of the monk's refectory and became an "unofficial" Novice Mistress to the monks who were in formation. Even today, we hear stories about her influence on their lives. She was in the last group to come to St. Emma's in 1987.
We are blessed to have Sr. Gaudentia with us today. She is our last living link to our founding Sisters who provided us with the firm foundation upon which we build today. While declining health robs Sr. Gaudentia is her ability to fully participate in our liturgies, her prayerfulness, her smile, her gratitude speak volumes to us of what it means to be a lover of Jesus.
Thank you, Sr. Gaudentia, for your example and we ask God to bless you abundantly today and always...
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