Bishop Mulvey will join Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in blessing of priory in

Sr. Elizabeth Ann Signs Concrete

The public is invited to join the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist for a housewarming celebration and blessing on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1—4 p.m. on the occasion of the completion of the first Texas facility on the priory site, a small residence for four sisters.

Austin Bishop Joe Vásquez will bless the new convent promptly at 1 p.m. and special guests Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey of Corpus Christi and a number of other bishops from throughout the country will join Mother Assumpta Long and the three sisters who co-founded the Dominican Sisters of Mary in 1997 in the festivities.

Visitors will be able to take a tour of the convent, partake of Texas BBQ and hear an update on the progress of the larger planned priory. For more information and for directions to the site, visit www.sistersofmary.org/housewarming or call Sister Elizabeth Ann at (512) 466-2228.