Congratulations to Sister Patricia Marie Lohre who is preparing for her final profession which will take place at the Eucharistic celebration at Incarnate Word Convent on Saturday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m. By invitation only.
Sister Patricia Marie is currently ministering at Our Lady of the Lake Unniversity in San Antonio as University Minister and Program Coordinator.

We are also happy to congratulate Sister Maria del Rosario who made her first profession of vows on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Incarnate Word Convent. 
Sister Maria del Rosario is currently ministering as Bishop Cahill's secretary.

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son's Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious and consecrated persons.  Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

     A call is a very precious gift from God.  All of us are called to holiness and to help bring about the Reign of God. Some of us are called to do this through the consecrated (religious) life.   As Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament we carry out the request of Jesus to our foundress Venerable Jeanne de Matel to carry His Name to the ends of the earth and make Him known and loved.  Who knows?  He may be calling you to join us in this mission!
How Do I Know if God is Calling Me to Be a Sister?

Some signs that God might be calling you to become a Sister of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament are the possession of the following requirements:
       -a single Catholic woman, between the ages of 18 and 50, with-
 
         *sound judgment,
         *reasonable health and emotional maturity,
         *moral integrity and strength of character,
          *a true religious spirit that indicates the desire to grow through a life of prayer,
         *faithfulness to one's life commitment and apostolic generosity,
          *a family spirit which promises growth in love and esteem of our Institute
                         and dedication to its apostolate;
         *a high school diploma or higher education   
 
      You are invited to our Retreat Weekends at Incarnate Word Convent in Victoria, Texas for women 18 to 50 years of age.
 
September 16-17, 2017
October 28-29, 2017
December 9-10, 2017
January 27-29, 2018
February 24-25, 2018
April 28-29, 2018

Call or e-mail us.

        These retreat Weekends will be held periodically during the academic year -days in which young Catholic women can learn about the Consecrated Life of Women Religious (Sisters/Nuns) in general, meet some of our Sisters, and explore God’s call in their own lives. You are invited to come to a weekend event.
        Casual modest clothes are fine; however, on Sundays you may want to wear your Sunday outfit for Mass. Please bring your personal items and your devotional prayer books. If you have a favorite pillow, you may bring it, although bedding and towels are provided. We are hoping that you can come and spend some time with us.  Please let us know when you are coming so that we are ready for you.
         Individual visits can also be scheduled. Let us know when you want to come.

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