Juniorate During the five years of temporary profession, a Junior Sister lives with sisters of all ages in community and engages in full-time ministry. She may receive education toward a degree or other professional training as needed. The Juniorate provides for a guided deepening of spiritual and personal growth as well as the shared support and friendship of peers.

“With our Blessed Mother let us implore God and in holy silence and recollection await the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit, that we may bear witness to His fruits in our life.” Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel Next step—Perpetual Vows. Sr Gianna Marie kneels before our Provincial Superior to renew her vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Sr Mary Vianney, Seminarian Thomas Hahn, and Sr Mariana.	Sr Lissetta, Fr Brian Doerr, and Sr Maria Gemma.
Sr M Veronica, Sr M Anna Joseph and Sr M Madeleine helped at Camp Totus Tuus in Chicago. They are joined by two Little Sisters of the Poor.
The Junior Sisters on the Feast of St Clare, just before Sr Lethia Marie (ctr) professed final vows. (l to r) Sr Gianna Marie, Sr Mariana, Sr Maria Gemma, Sr Mary Vianney, Sr M Lissetta, Sr Lethia Marie, Sr M Madeleine, Sr M Veronica, and Sr M Anna Joseph.