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Celtic cross
The Celtic cross was gifted to each Sister of Charity of the Immaculate Conception when the 150th Anniversary of the Community was celebrated in 2004. The back of the cross indicates the dates 1874, 2004. -
Community Pin
The Community Pin of the Sisters of the Charity of the Immaculate Conception, St. John, New Brunswick, was presented to the Community in 1975. -
St. Vincent de Paul Medal
Worn from 1854 - 1967, the St. Vincent de Paul medal was attached to the 15 decade rosary, worn at the sisters' left side. -
Mère Marie-Anne, Foundress, wearing the Sacred Heart pendant
Mère Marie-Anne, Foundress, wearing the Sterling Silver Sacred Heart as part of the Habit. -
Sacred Heart Pendant
This Sacred Heart was worn by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart after their final vows, since 1924, the year of our official foundation. -
Cornerstone, the House of Our Lady of Mercy
Engraved on Cornerstone: This corner stone of the House of our Lady of Mercy in the City of Charleston So. Ca. laid on the Feast of the Annunciation March 25th 1840 by the Right Rev. John England, D.D, Bishop of Charleston. Building Committee: Alexander McDonald: Charles Kanapaux & John Hunter; Patrick O'Donnell, Contractor; Patrick Noble; Governor of South Carolina; Henry L. Pinckney, Mayor of Charleson; Gregory XVI. Being Pope; Martin Van Buren, President, U.S.A. Built by charitable contributions
The building served as a Motherhouse for the Congregation and an orphanage. -
Oyster ladle, engraved
Oyster ladle engraved with the initials 'DJQ May 3, 1891.
Daniel J. Quigley was ordained May 3, 1866. The ladle was a gift from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy at St. Mary's School, upon the occasion of his 25th anniversary of ordination. -
Children of Mary and Sisters, painting
This early painting on tin depicts the Sisters leading the Children of Mary procession in
Los Angeles, California. The work was presented to the Seton Provincial Archives
by Sister Elizabeth Hurley of Maryvale, Rosemead. -
Figurine of St. Joseph
This figurine was likely hand-carried across the Isthmus of Panama by the Pioneer Sisters traveling to San Francisco, California in 1852. It was among the contents of the corner stone from the original Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum (1852-1873). -
Rocking chair, kneeler and wheelchair used by Foundress, Mère Marie-Anne
Rocking chair, kneeler and wheelchair, were used by Foundress, Mère Marie-Anne; she was 73 years old when she, with 52 sisters, founded Religieuses de Notre-Dame-Du_Sacre-Coeur
(Our Lady of the Sacred Heart). This is the first wheelchair used in the Congregation.