Quote Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun View Post
The Joes have actually never had the tradition of a white veil...postulants wore a postulant "uniform" that included a short black veil, novices wore the full identical habit that the professed Sisters wore, except for one difference: no profession crucifix. Then, you'd recieve your profession crucifix at first vows and looked exactly the same as the perpetually professed.
Really? Hmmm, was that universal among the various congregations? I thought I used to see photos of local novices in white. but then, at my age......