MERIDEN, CT (03-23-2024) – Sister Josina Marie Rocero completed her two-year novitiate and professed first vows in the Meriden Community’s Chapel of Saint John on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. Mother Miriam Seiferman, FSE, Mother General, imparted her religious wisdom in affirmation of Sister Josina Marie’s request for vows and then received Sister’s vows.
Sister Maria Sena, FSE, who will serve as one of Sister’s formators, and Sister Renee Marek, novice coordinator, were witnesses. Reverend Joseph McCabe served as Church witness and gave his priestly blessing to Sister Josina Marie. Continuing the Community’s custom, Mother Miriam, Mother Barbara Johnson, FSE, Vicar General, and Mother Shaun Vergauwen, FSE, Co-foundress, imparted their blessings to the newly professed Sister.
Originally from the Philippines where she served as a nurse, Sister Josina Marie moved to Canada where she met the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist in Vancouver, B.C.
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