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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Juniorate at Nanaquaket in Tiverton, RI.
On November 3rd a group of our sisters, all former students at our novitiate and prep school, gathered for a festive lunch and a trip down memory lane in celebration of the opening of the Holy Union Juniorate 75 years ago at Nanaquaket in Tiverton, RI. Although Sr. Pat Mulryan and Sr. Hannah Collins were not available to join us it was a wonderful day filled with warm and fun memories. Many thanks to the current owners of the property for allowing us to return and stroll the grounds which still feel so very familiar! In attendance were Sisters Gretchen Marlatt, Mary Bridget McGettigan, Ann Kernan, Fran Cavey, Helen McPeak, Pat Deasey, Eileen Davey, MaryEllen Ryan, Joan Guertin, Carol Regan and Kathee Corrigan.
The day began with a luncheon at McGovern’s Restaurant in Fall River, followed by a brief drive to Nanaquaket to visit the spot where so many were educated and formed for religious life. The day was a spectacular sunny Fall day, and for many those days seemed more like weeks ago and not decades. The grounds were still so familiar, as we strolled the lawns and walked down the wooden steps from the lawn to the water’s edge, and then gathered in the boathouse to sing again “The Bells of Nanaquaket”.
Sr. Helen McPeak summed the day up well, “HEART OF MY HEART, how I love the memories ! LOVE THE MEMORIES !!!!” We hope you enjoy the album below. Click any image to see it full sized then use the arrows on the left and right to advance the pictures.
Luncheon at McGoverns
Sisters Gretchen Marlatt, Ann Kernan, MaryEllen Ryan, Eileen Davey, Bridie McGettigan, Fran Cavey, Pat Deasy, Carol Regan, Kathleen Corrigan, Helen McPeak, and Joan Guertin
Story Telling at McGovern’s
Sisters Joan Guertin, Helen McPeak, MaryEllen Ryan, Gretchen Marlett and Ann Kernan
Enjoying Lunch
Sisters Eileen Davey, Fran Cavey, Kathee Corrigan, Carol Regan, Pat Deasy, and Bridie McGettigan
Discussing Days at the Juniorate
Sisters Joan Guertin,, Helen McPeak, MaryEllen Ryan, Gretchen Marlatt, and Ann Kernan
Juniorate Memorabilia
A collection of photographs, pamphlets, certificates, a yearbook, and even a doll dressed in the Juniorate uniform created by Sr. Pat Mulryan was enjoyed by all.
Festive Decorations
We were allowed to put up some fun decorations by wonderful staff at McGovern’s
The Home that Now Stands at Nanaquaket
Many thanks to the current owners of the property for allowing us to visit.
The Garage
The left side of the house which now sits at Nanaquaket.
The Grounds
The grounds are still breath-taking.
Such a Beautiful Day
It was a perfect Fall day to stroll around the property.
Looking Out on the Water
Another lovely view of the Sakkonet River
Walking the Grounds
Looking out to where the Sakkonet River meets the Atlantic.
The Stairs Down to the Water
Sr. Bridie, Sr Fran, and Sr. Ann walked down these same steps many years ago.
Up to the Boat House
Sr. MaryEllen and Sr. Helen heading back up to the boat house.
Enjoying the Sunshine
Sisters Helen McPeak, Fran Cavey, Eileen Davey, Bridie McGettigan, Ann Kernan, and MaryEllen Ryan enjoying the spectacular view. It hasn’t changed a bit!
The Bells of Nanaquaket
The Sisters gathered in the boat house to sing “The Bells of Nanaquaket”.
One Last Look Before Departing
You could look at this view all day long.
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