The Loud family headed down to Scranton Sunday to attend Aunt Catherine's 60th jubilee. Marywood hosted a very nice mass and afterwards - a reception was held. We hung out with a buddy of Aunt Catherines -Sr. Fideles at the reception and had a very good time. - Mot
AC has some pull with the higher ups because she held off the blizzard til we got there. She was SO happy to see us as always. The mass was held at her new residence Our Lady of Peace Residence and was very touching. All the sisters together is just about the closest you'll hear to angels singing! The priest gave a lovely talk about how it's the parents who made them the people they are. People of service and faith. All of us were choked up thinking about the goodness of Grandma and Grandpa. What wonderful parents and grandparents!
There were 18 sisters celebrating 60,65,70,75 and even one 80 years of service. We could only imagine the stories these amazing ladies could tell! They had 1,285 years of service combined! - Kristin
The reception was done in true Marywood style.....5 course meal served by other sisters complete with two wine fountains! Too bad about that long drive home hahaha - Kristin
The kids are always a highlight for AC and she enjoyed eating with Grace, Carolyn, James and Anna. We are proud to say she had the biggest contingent of all the sisters (and the LOUDEST) In her humble way she kept saying "Is this all for ME??!!" - Kristin
Aunt Catherine's buddy is Sister Fideles and she's with me in this last photo.
She started the noviciate with AC and so is part of her "band". Sr. Fideles visits her every day and was happy to report that AC is the happiest soul and loves to tell stories of her family and growing up. Sr. Fideles also told us stories of Uncle Gerard coming to visit in his Knickers :) - Kristin
