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Consecrated religious life celebrated

Three religious serving in the Diocese of Richmond were honored Feb. 2 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in commemoration of the World Day of Consecrated Life, two of whom are marking 50 years in their vocation in 2010. Sister Charlotte Lange, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, left, who is director of Ministry Outreach at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her first vows. She grew up in St. Benedict Parish in Richmond.

Sister Theresa “Tess” Horvath, a member of the Holy Union Sisters, right, who is vice president of Mission at St. Mary’s Hospital, is marking the 50th anniversary of entrance into her community. She grew up in St. William of York Parish in Baltimore.

In the middle is Sister Mary Jeannette Mines, a member of the Little Sisters of the Poor who is at St. Joseph’s Home in Richmond, celebrates her 25th anniversary as a religious this year. She grew up in Incarnation Parish, an African American community staffed by the Josephite Fathers, in Northeast Washington, D.C.

Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo presided at Mass in the Pastoral Center’s chapel. This was followed by a luncheon.

In addition to the communities of the three sisters above, other religious communities represented at the Mass included the Comboni Missionary Sisters, Dominican Friars, Order of St. Benedict of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey and Sisters of Mercy.

Msgr. Mark Richard Lane, diocesan Vicar for Clergy, invited all the religious gathered to renew their vows which were as follows:

Eternal triune God,

trusting in your faithful love, I, ________, renew my vows to

live my life following Christ in chastity, poverty and obedience.

I commit myself anew to serve the Church in the

ministry entrusted to my institute.

Grant me the grace, Lord through the intercession of Our Lady,

and the prayers and support of my institute,

to live these vows faithfully.

Amen.

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