Three years ago, in 2019, S. Whitney Schieltz professed first vows. This week, with a small group at Visitation House, S. Whitney renewed her vows until the time of perpetual profession. She will spend the next year intentionally preparing for final vows. Please keep her in your prayers.

Filming is complete on the set of “At the End of the Santa Fe Trail,” a movie based on the life of Servant of God, S. Blandina Segale. The film will include some footage from the 2017 television series pilot along with new scenes shot in Texas and New Mexico this year. The new footage mostly focuses on S. Blandina with actress Alma Sisneros returning to her role from the 2017 pilot. “At the End of the Santa Fe Trail” is based on S. Blandina’s journal entries and letters from her time spent in the West. Producers are hoping for a release in December, in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of Santa Maria, founded by S. Blandina and her blood sister, S. Justina.

Assisted Living Sisters in Mother Margaret Hall recently invited Motherhouse Sisters to an evening of supper, prayer and entertainment on the Mother Margaret Hall patio. The remaining Motherhouse Sisters will receive an invitation for September. A good time was had by all!

Just west of the Motherhouse, the Seton green space now adorns the footprint of Seton Hall, which was taken down’ in the spring of 2021. Native plants, shrubbery and trees create a restful oasis for Sisters and visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Mount. The green space provides a low maintenance garden that attracts and supports beneficial insects, especially pollinators like butterflies and bees, as well as regional and migrating bird species. The Seton green space is traversed by a 5-foot-wide ADA-compliant walkway and includes a patio with a fire pit, a water feature and benches throughout for all to sit, converse with friends and enjoy nature.