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Novices identified by name, pose with Mother Mary Bonaventure Stawska, mistress of novices, in 1903.

This wood-carved bust of Our Lady was part of the first main altar in the temporary chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Orphanage in Cheektowaga, New York.

"A Physician's Prayer" is a calligraphic artwork created by Sister Mary Martinelle Niemic whose work was known throughout Western New York.

Three photos of the Cantalician Center for Learning that opened in 1956 in this former seminary on Main Street in Buffalo, New York.

Mother Mary Angela gave this carving to Mother Mary Brunona Pydynkowski as the Buffalo province was founded. In 1956, it was moved to Mississauga, ON.

The blessing of the cornerstone of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province on July 1, 1928 in Cheektowaga, New York.

Upon professing her perpetual vows, each sister wore a crown of thorns that she created.

Sister Mary Susanne Dziedzic and Sister Mary Johnna Ciezobka founded a ministry in Kingstree, SC, that became a melting pot of race, faith, and class.

Felician Sister's Day Nursery opened with two children; by the end of that week, 22 were enrolled, so great was the need.