Marianna Robinson, left, and her contact person Peggy Clark, both of Owensboro, get ready for Associate and Sisters Day to begin. Marianna made her initial commitment as an associate later in the day.

Stephanie George, left, of St. Louis, and Sister Monica Seaton prepare for the day. Stephanie made her lifetime commitment later in the day.

Eileen Locke, of Paola, Kan., and Sister Marie William Blyth share some time together.

Ellese Hay, left, of Henderson, Ky., who is interested in learning about associates, joins Sister Alfreda Malone.

Annette Stokes, of Henderson, Ky., and Bob Panchyshyn, of Bowling Green, Ky. Bob made his initial commitment later in the day.

Sister Mary Lois Speaks, left, and Phyllis Troutman, center, both of Raywick, Ky., visit with Audrey Durbin of Radcliff, Ky.

Brenda Busick, left, Elenita McConnell, center, and Jean Simpson, all of Muhlenberg County, Ky., enjoy the Angela in Action slideshow. Brenda made her lifetime commitment later in the day.

Lisa Day, left, of Belton, Ky., shares a smile with Sister Rose Karen Johnson of Greenville, Ky.

Bonnie Matthewson smiles with Sister Rita Scott. Bonnie, who works in Saint Joseph Villa, made her initial commitment.

Sister Michele Morek visits with Suzanne Reiss, of Lanesville, Ind.

Charlotte Paez and her husband Gustavo Paez, of Beaver Dam, Ky.

The Payne family, all associates from Owensboro, from left, Sarah, Meghan, Amy, and Tom.

Sister Sara Marie Gomez, of Aztec, N.M., and Sister Ann Patrice Cecil of Maple Mount.

Bob and Marilyn Beam of Louisville gather with Sister Mary Matthias Ward, center.

From left, Sister Mary Sheila Higdon, of Van Buren, Mo., Laurine Scott, of Belleville, Ill., Sister Dorothy Helbling, of Belleville, Since Nancy Murphy and Sister Eva Boone, both of Maple Mount, share stories before the program began.

Stephanie Render, of Caneyville, Ky., and Carol Hill, of Leitchfield, Ky., helped with registration.

Sister Cheryl Clemons was the keynote speaker for the day.

Sister Marietta Wethington shares her part of the program in front of a picture of Saint Angela Merici.

Owensboro Bishop Emeritus John McRaith talks with John Wood of Barlow, Ky.

Joan Perry, of Owensboro, and Sister Catherine Barber share a laugh.

Joanne Thompson and Harriet Jack, both of Paola, Kan., made the long trip for Associates and Sisters Day. It was Joanne’s first visit to the Mount.

Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan visits with Carol Owen.

Sister Marie Joseph Coomes makes a point during the first sharing session.

June Irazarry, of Louisville, makes a point during a sharing session.

Pam Brickler, left, of French Village, Mo., talks with Pauline Goebel of Louisville. Pauline made her lifetime commitment.

Maxine Hobbs, left, of Cadiz, Ky., talks with Sister Mary Patrick McDonagh.

Sid Mason, left, of Mayfield, Ky., and Pat Wilson, center, of New Concord, Ky., listen to some thoughts from Betty Boren of Hopkinsville, Ky.

Michael Ziegler, of Memphis, Tenn., tells the gathering about the formation program for the coming year, dealing with change.

Sister Cheryl Clemons receives a standing ovation following the conclusion of her talk.

George Horishny, of Memphis, looks through some books on spirituality that were being given away.

Mass and Commitment Ceremony

Associate Father Carl McCarthy presided at Mass.

Mary Hartz, who made her lifetime commitment, shares a smile with Father Carl McCarthy as she prepared to carry in the processional cross.

Those making their temporary commitment read aloud their commitment statement. From left are Betty Girten, Bonnie Matthewson, Marianna Robinson, Bob Panchyshyn, Melissa Tuley, and Norma Jean Witten.

Sister Suzanne Sims presents Bob Panchyshyn with his associate pin.

Sister Mary Cabrini Foushee presents Norma Jean Witten with her associate pin.

Associates making their lifetime commitment, and their contact sisters. First row, from left, Dotty Liles and Sister Margaret Ann Aull; second row, Gail Davenport, Marcia Stoller, Brenda Busick, and Carolyn Panchyshyn; third row, Elaine Wood, Sister Renee Monaghan, Sister Rose Karen Johnson, and Pauline Goebel; fourth row, John Wood, Sister Mary Eileen Howard, Suzanne Reiss, Susan Reiss, Sister Suzanne Sims, and Mary Hartz; top row, Sister Monica Seaton and Stephanie George.

Associates making their lifetime commitment. First row, from left, Gail Davenport, Dotty Liles, and Brenda Busick; second row, Elaine Wood, John Wood, Marcia Stoller, and Carolyn Panchyshyn; top row, Stephanie George, Suzanne Reiss, Susan Reiss, Mary Hartz, and Pauline Goebel.

Associates making their temporary commitment and their contact persons. First row, from left, Bob Panchyshyn, Norma Jean Witten, and Sister Mary Cabrini Foushee; second row, Sister Suzanne Sims, Bonnie Matthewson, Sister Alicia Coomes, Sister Rose Karen Johnson, and Betty Girten; top row, Marianna Robinson, Melissa Tuley, Peggy Clark (contact person), and Sister Ann McGrew.

Associates making their temporary commitment. Front row, from left, Bob Panchyshyn, Norma Jean Witten, and Betty Girten; second row, Marianna Robinson, Bonnie Matthewson, and Melissa Tuley.