Missouri Monastery Auction Continues on May 21

SAINT LOUIS REVIEW
By Jennifer Brinker

A Sister looks over painting sold on May 14 auction

MISSOURI - The Franciscan Sisters of Mary understand that, now more than ever, as they prepare to say goodbye to St. Mary of the Angels Convent, which has served the community of women religious in Richmond Heights for more than 80 years. This weekend, the sisters will hold the second of a two-part auction to sell convent furnishings that the sisters will no longer need as they transition the community to the Sarah Community in Bridgeton. This weekend’s auction, held Saturday, May 21, primarily will include furniture items. The first auction, held May 14, sold items including a chair once sat in by Cardinal Joseph Ritter, large religious art pieces, crucifixes, religious statues of the Blessed Mother, St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and others, Bibles and other books, dishes and equipment. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the retirement expenses and the sisters’ ministry. Other items that cannot be sold in the auction, such as relics, vestments and other religious items used for Mass, will be given to the archdiocesan Office of Reclamations. [link]