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Newsletter 2012 vol. 3 A newsletter from the Daughters of Divine Hope Public Profession Sr. Susan Catherine takes vows Thanks to Catholic East Texas and Susan De Matteo for article and picture. "Hope is Born" a poem by Sue Kennedy (Sr. Susan Catherine)

Vision:
With the help of God's grace, the Daughters of Divine Hope will one day be a solemnly established traditional religious community of consecrated women. Wearing habits and living together in vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and fidelity, the Daughters will dedicate themselves as visible witnesses of Hope in the Risen Lord and to the service of the Church through the guidance, direction and request of the Local Ordinary.

Uniqueness:
In the continuation of the rich Catholic tradition, the Daughters of Divine Hope is open to women over the age of 25who desire to live a life consecrated in Christ and to his service. Widows are most welcome, regardless of age and the community life will respect the need for the women to maintain family relationships, as it is lived out in consecrated life. There is no upper age limit; however, each case will be evaluated on its own merits.

Where we are now:
Most Rev. Alvaro Corrada, SJ, then Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler issued a decree on 21 November 2010, the Solemnity of Christ the King, establishing the Daughters of Divine Hope as a public association of the faithful in the Church. As such the Daughters of Divine Hope is subject to Church law and the oversight of the bishop. This is the first step toward one day being formally established as a religious order. The Rule was approved on 9 November 2011, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
Upon completion of her novitiate, our foundress, Mother Susan Catherine Kennedy, professed temporary vows during Mass on 20 November 2011, the Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr. Gavin Vaverek, Chaplain of the Daughters of Divine Hope, was delegated to accept her vows on behalf of the Church. In May and June, 2012 the community welcomed its first aspirants and continues to gather like-mind women who are discerning a call to consecrated life.