Sicuani, Peru

Convent yard in Sicuani

A special gift of "cheerios" for Norma

IHM tote bag - a profession gift for Norma

Norma's family toasts Norma

Entertainers and musicians

Norma's family

Altar and sanctuary at San Felipe Church

Profession ring

Norma's family at the profession liturgy

Children of the parish join the celebration


... and the choir

Norma's sister, Violeta


Sr. Tomasa

Sr. Mary receives Sr. Norma's vows

Carmen

Ysabel and Norma

Irene, Sr. Luz Maria, and Denise

Sr. Rosemarie and Ysabel

Srs. Michael Marie, Rachel and Mary Jo

Denise and Sr. Kate

Profession of Vows

Sr. Norma Poma Arpi, IHM, made profession of temporary vows into the hands of Sr. Mary Persico, president of the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at a Eucharistic Liturgy on Saturday, January 28. The liturgy and ceremony were celebrated in the chapel of San Felipe, in the prelature of Sicuani, Peru.

The celebrant, Rev. Victor Ramos, was joined by five priests, Sr. Norma’s family members, many people from the surrounding area, religious from other congregations as well as the IHM Sisters, some of whom traveled to Peru for the occasion.

Sr. Norma, of Arequipa, Peru, came to know the IHM Sisters through her association with the parish of San Felipe and her pastoral experience in working with the IHM Sisters there. She made her novitiate in Lima under the direction of Sr. Michael Marie Hartman. She participated in the coursework offered by the Conference of Religious of Peru.

Currently serving the people in the San Felipe community where the profession took place are Srs. Eileen Egan and Tomasa Fernandez. Serving in Lima, Peru, are Srs. Michael Marie Hartman, Norma Poma Arpi, Jeanne Marie Kearney and Dora Maria Vizcarra.

A view of Sicuani from the roof of the Internado

Patio at the house of formation in Lima

Chapel of San Felipe in Sicuani where Srs. Eileen and Tomasa minister

Srs. Rachel (IHM Novice), Eileen, Rosemarie

Norma's family

Delfina, one of the dancers at the fiesta

Norma's Mother and Sister

Sr. Eileen Egan welcomes the guests

Parishioners join the celebration

Rev. Victor Ramos blesses Norma's profession ring

Sr. Norma signs her name as a member of the IHM Congregation