Jewels of the Month
Province archivist, Sister Jane Behlmann, offers a glimpse of the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph in her "Jewels" for the day.
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February 2nd, 1899
Your dear letter, linens, paper and Ave Maria's all received for which I thank you most sincerely. Also for all the prayers and good works you have offered to the throne of grace for the Army Sisters since we entered the United States Service. Read more.
February 5th, 1899
How kind and thoughtful to send the paper. It is something for us and scarce in Cuba. We are pleased to have the paper and other reading matter for them. The patients are all doing well, thank God. All are able to eat a full, hearty meal. Read more.
February 11th, 2009
I have the pleasure of inviting you and your honored community to the solemn worship that will be held on the 12, 13, 14, and 15th of this month at the parish church of San Pedro Apostol in the District of Versalles, as follows: Read more.
February 13th, 1899
How to thank you and the Community for all the spiritual supply they are offering so abundantly to the throne of grace for us. Certainly we ought to be very good and grateful which we are in the very depth of our hearts, for certainly God has blessed our work in the Army, and I hope the little good we have tried to do will bear fruit a hundred fold for our dear Sisters in this world and all of us reap the benefit of the little sacrifices we have made in the next. Read more.
February 23rd, 1899
You will be pleased to know the Army portion of St. Joseph family are well in Cuba. And hope you and all the dear Sisters are enjoying the same blessing. I received all your letters and papers for which I thank you. Read more.
February 25th, 1899
Your dear letter received yesterday, also papers, Ave Maria. Annals of Saint Joseph and leaflets which give great pleasure to missionaries in foreign countries to read home news and keep us posted in War News. Read more.
