Federation News

Duluth Commissioning Liturgy

A  Commissioning Day liturgy was held on August 7, 2011 at St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN.  An affirmation of Sister Lois Eckes, newly re-elected Prioress, took place at that time. 

Pictured above is the newly appointed Administrative Staff of St. Scholastica Monastery who will assist Sister Lois in her ministry. From left to right:  Sisters Verda Clare Eichner, Canonical Treasurer; Renata Liegey, Director of Hospitality; Luella Wegscheid, Administrative Assistant to the Prioress; Lois Eckes, Prioress; Judith Oland, Subprioress; Martha Bechtold, Director of Monastery Facilities.

Sister Linda Soler, St Paul's Monastery, St. Paul, MN, Federation Councilor presided and blessed Sister Lois, in the absence of Sister Susan Hutchens, Federation President.