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20th November 07, 01:31 PM
#1
 Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun
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...... 
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21st November 07, 11:22 AM
#2
Originally Posted by Galician
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......
I'm pretty sure it was universal for Sisters of St. Joseph. Lots of other groups of nuns had white veiled novices, though! 
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