Sisters of Life 'Are the Very Mirror of God,' Cardinal Says as 3 Take Perpetual Vows

Sisters of Life ‘Are the Very Mirror of God,’ Cardinal Dolan Says as Three Take Perpetual Vows

Sisters of Life Maria Augustine, left, Leonie Therese and Beata Victoria kneel in the sanctuary during Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City Aug. 6, 2025. The three women religious professed their perpetual vows during the liturgy. (Photo: OSV News/Gregory A. Shemitz) by Steven Schwankert NEW YORK (OSV News) – “You’ve been the apple” of God’s eye “from all eternity,” New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told three Sisters of Life, quoti…

Sisters of Life 'are the very mirror of God,' cardinal says as 3 take perpetual vows

NEW YORK (OSV News) — “You’ve been the apple” of God’s eye “from all eternity,” New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told three Sisters of Life, quoting his predecessor, Cardinal John J. O’Connor, who founded the religious community. The Sisters of Life took their perpetual vows Aug. 6 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, surrounded by more than 1,800 clergy, religious sisters and brothers, family members and friends. Cardinal Dolan was the primary celebra…

Sisters of Life 'are the very mirror of God,' cardinal says as 3 take perpetual vows - Catholic Review

NEW YORK (OSV News) — “You’ve been the apple” of God’s eye “from all eternity,” New Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told three Sisters of Life, quoting his predecessor, Cardinal John J. O’Connor, who founded the religious community. New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan smiles as he exchanges the sign of peace with Sister Leonie Therese after she and two other members of the Sisters of Life professed their perpetual vows during Mass at St. Patrick’s Cat…