Eight baby, fourth girl
Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph
Mariquitta, Adele's Mother, was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. She was reburied with her husband at Mt. Olivet by her son Louis in November 1871. It is presumed that Adele is buried in Calvary Cemetery by written records found.
On Tuesday, the 11th of February, 1862, Mariquitta presented him at Washington with her fourth girl and eighth and last child. The little thing was baptized Adele Marie on the 13th of the same month by Rev. B. A. Maguire, S. J,, Mariquitta's Confessor and the eloquent Assistant Pastor of St. Aloysius'. Its Godparents were its little brother Louis, little sister Octavie and Aunt Adele de Laur^al.
Julius' two other daughters had the happiness of entering the Religious state, " his dear little baby Adele', the Visitation Convent in St. Louis, Mo., on the 3rd of September, 1885, and "his dear little Tavie" the Carmelite Monastery in the same city on the first of the following month, October. Both had to make many and great sacrifices in thus cutting themselves aloof from one another and from all they held dear in this world, and surely their sainted Father and Mother must have blessed their step, for as I write these lines, I have their letters before me telling me they are both happy in their cloisters and perfectly resigned to the Will of God that has called them away from myself and the other loved ones to the service of Himself.
They received the White Veils in their Convents, Tavie on the 15th of June, 1886, Feast of Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, Martyrs, and Adele on the 2nd of August of the same year. Feast of tiie Portiuncula or Our Lady of Angels. Both were most beautiful and most touching ceremonies, appealing to all the tenderest and most sublime feelings of the heart. Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph and Tavie that of Sister Augustine of the Holy Face. St Louis Dispatch, Nov 21 1887, page 2 describes the Religious Vows
"She is a niece of Alex J P Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant.
excerpts from "Biography of Lieut Col. Julius P. Garesché", by her brother Louis
Dedication MY DARLIISra DECEASED PARENTS,
TO THAT OF MY DEAR LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTER
(JULIO, LOUISE, EDGAR, AND LAUREAL),
AND TO MY THREE BELOVED SISTERS
(MARIE, TAYIE, AND ADELE),
DO I LOVINGLY DEDICATE THIS BIOGRAPHY.
" I do believe this is her gravesite in Calvary Cemetery 48444921
This is gleaned from https://findingaids.library.georgetown.edu/repositories/15/archival_objects/1255468
Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation. "
This Information thanks to contributor: Missouri Duv (46828721)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar, Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
Contributor: Missouri Duv
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar,Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
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Proof of her death Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation.
-----------------------------------------
THIS IS FROM VISITATION CONVENT: Adele is noted to have attended from the 1872-1873 school year until the 1879-1880 school year. One of the Sisters noted that she had grown up in the Convent. They initially list her residence as Carondelet, Missouri. There are inconsistencies in age but I believe the date her brother uses in his book is best. The death note at Visitation Convent states she was 36, but in another place they wrote her birth date as 2/11/1862. In the 1880 census I believe Adele is listed as "Odele Garesch" at Visitation convent and indicated to be 18 (see attached). PLACE OF BIRTH UNKNOWN
Her death note also states that a year prior to her death, Sr. Francis Joseph had a "virulent abscess in the neck" that drained her energy and then 3 months later she was affected in the lungs. (Records from Visitation Convent
Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph
Mariquitta, Adele's Mother, was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. She was reburied with her husband at Mt. Olivet by her son Louis in November 1871. It is presumed that Adele is buried in Calvary Cemetery by written records found.
On Tuesday, the 11th of February, 1862, Mariquitta presented him at Washington with her fourth girl and eighth and last child. The little thing was baptized Adele Marie on the 13th of the same month by Rev. B. A. Maguire, S. J,, Mariquitta's Confessor and the eloquent Assistant Pastor of St. Aloysius'. Its Godparents were its little brother Louis, little sister Octavie and Aunt Adele de Laur^al.
Julius' two other daughters had the happiness of entering the Religious state, " his dear little baby Adele', the Visitation Convent in St. Louis, Mo., on the 3rd of September, 1885, and "his dear little Tavie" the Carmelite Monastery in the same city on the first of the following month, October. Both had to make many and great sacrifices in thus cutting themselves aloof from one another and from all they held dear in this world, and surely their sainted Father and Mother must have blessed their step, for as I write these lines, I have their letters before me telling me they are both happy in their cloisters and perfectly resigned to the Will of God that has called them away from myself and the other loved ones to the service of Himself.
They received the White Veils in their Convents, Tavie on the 15th of June, 1886, Feast of Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, Martyrs, and Adele on the 2nd of August of the same year. Feast of tiie Portiuncula or Our Lady of Angels. Both were most beautiful and most touching ceremonies, appealing to all the tenderest and most sublime feelings of the heart. Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph and Tavie that of Sister Augustine of the Holy Face. St Louis Dispatch, Nov 21 1887, page 2 describes the Religious Vows
"She is a niece of Alex J P Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant.
excerpts from "Biography of Lieut Col. Julius P. Garesché", by her brother Louis
Dedication MY DARLIISra DECEASED PARENTS,
TO THAT OF MY DEAR LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTER
(JULIO, LOUISE, EDGAR, AND LAUREAL),
AND TO MY THREE BELOVED SISTERS
(MARIE, TAYIE, AND ADELE),
DO I LOVINGLY DEDICATE THIS BIOGRAPHY.
" I do believe this is her gravesite in Calvary Cemetery 48444921
This is gleaned from https://findingaids.library.georgetown.edu/repositories/15/archival_objects/1255468
Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation. "
This Information thanks to contributor: Missouri Duv (46828721)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar, Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
Contributor: Missouri Duv
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar,Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
----------------------------------------------------------
Proof of her death Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation.
-----------------------------------------
THIS IS FROM VISITATION CONVENT: Adele is noted to have attended from the 1872-1873 school year until the 1879-1880 school year. One of the Sisters noted that she had grown up in the Convent. They initially list her residence as Carondelet, Missouri. There are inconsistencies in age but I believe the date her brother uses in his book is best. The death note at Visitation Convent states she was 36, but in another place they wrote her birth date as 2/11/1862. In the 1880 census I believe Adele is listed as "Odele Garesch" at Visitation convent and indicated to be 18 (see attached). PLACE OF BIRTH UNKNOWN
Her death note also states that a year prior to her death, Sr. Francis Joseph had a "virulent abscess in the neck" that drained her energy and then 3 months later she was affected in the lungs. (Records from Visitation Convent
Eight baby, fourth girl
Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph
Mariquitta, Adele's Mother, was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. She was reburied with her husband at Mt. Olivet by her son Louis in November 1871. It is presumed that Adele is buried in Calvary Cemetery by written records found.
On Tuesday, the 11th of February, 1862, Mariquitta presented him at Washington with her fourth girl and eighth and last child. The little thing was baptized Adele Marie on the 13th of the same month by Rev. B. A. Maguire, S. J,, Mariquitta's Confessor and the eloquent Assistant Pastor of St. Aloysius'. Its Godparents were its little brother Louis, little sister Octavie and Aunt Adele de Laur^al.
Julius' two other daughters had the happiness of entering the Religious state, " his dear little baby Adele', the Visitation Convent in St. Louis, Mo., on the 3rd of September, 1885, and "his dear little Tavie" the Carmelite Monastery in the same city on the first of the following month, October. Both had to make many and great sacrifices in thus cutting themselves aloof from one another and from all they held dear in this world, and surely their sainted Father and Mother must have blessed their step, for as I write these lines, I have their letters before me telling me they are both happy in their cloisters and perfectly resigned to the Will of God that has called them away from myself and the other loved ones to the service of Himself.
They received the White Veils in their Convents, Tavie on the 15th of June, 1886, Feast of Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, Martyrs, and Adele on the 2nd of August of the same year. Feast of tiie Portiuncula or Our Lady of Angels. Both were most beautiful and most touching ceremonies, appealing to all the tenderest and most sublime feelings of the heart. Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph and Tavie that of Sister Augustine of the Holy Face. St Louis Dispatch, Nov 21 1887, page 2 describes the Religious Vows
"She is a niece of Alex J P Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant.
excerpts from "Biography of Lieut Col. Julius P. Garesché", by her brother Louis
Dedication MY DARLIISra DECEASED PARENTS,
TO THAT OF MY DEAR LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTER
(JULIO, LOUISE, EDGAR, AND LAUREAL),
AND TO MY THREE BELOVED SISTERS
(MARIE, TAYIE, AND ADELE),
DO I LOVINGLY DEDICATE THIS BIOGRAPHY.
" I do believe this is her gravesite in Calvary Cemetery 48444921
This is gleaned from https://findingaids.library.georgetown.edu/repositories/15/archival_objects/1255468
Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation. "
This Information thanks to contributor: Missouri Duv (46828721)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar, Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
Contributor: Missouri Duv
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar,Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
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Proof of her death Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation.
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THIS IS FROM VISITATION CONVENT: Adele is noted to have attended from the 1872-1873 school year until the 1879-1880 school year. One of the Sisters noted that she had grown up in the Convent. They initially list her residence as Carondelet, Missouri. There are inconsistencies in age but I believe the date her brother uses in his book is best. The death note at Visitation Convent states she was 36, but in another place they wrote her birth date as 2/11/1862. In the 1880 census I believe Adele is listed as "Odele Garesch" at Visitation convent and indicated to be 18 (see attached). PLACE OF BIRTH UNKNOWN
Her death note also states that a year prior to her death, Sr. Francis Joseph had a "virulent abscess in the neck" that drained her energy and then 3 months later she was affected in the lungs. (Records from Visitation Convent
Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph
Mariquitta, Adele's Mother, was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. She was reburied with her husband at Mt. Olivet by her son Louis in November 1871. It is presumed that Adele is buried in Calvary Cemetery by written records found.
On Tuesday, the 11th of February, 1862, Mariquitta presented him at Washington with her fourth girl and eighth and last child. The little thing was baptized Adele Marie on the 13th of the same month by Rev. B. A. Maguire, S. J,, Mariquitta's Confessor and the eloquent Assistant Pastor of St. Aloysius'. Its Godparents were its little brother Louis, little sister Octavie and Aunt Adele de Laur^al.
Julius' two other daughters had the happiness of entering the Religious state, " his dear little baby Adele', the Visitation Convent in St. Louis, Mo., on the 3rd of September, 1885, and "his dear little Tavie" the Carmelite Monastery in the same city on the first of the following month, October. Both had to make many and great sacrifices in thus cutting themselves aloof from one another and from all they held dear in this world, and surely their sainted Father and Mother must have blessed their step, for as I write these lines, I have their letters before me telling me they are both happy in their cloisters and perfectly resigned to the Will of God that has called them away from myself and the other loved ones to the service of Himself.
They received the White Veils in their Convents, Tavie on the 15th of June, 1886, Feast of Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, Martyrs, and Adele on the 2nd of August of the same year. Feast of tiie Portiuncula or Our Lady of Angels. Both were most beautiful and most touching ceremonies, appealing to all the tenderest and most sublime feelings of the heart. Adele received the name of Sister Francis Joseph and Tavie that of Sister Augustine of the Holy Face. St Louis Dispatch, Nov 21 1887, page 2 describes the Religious Vows
"She is a niece of Alex J P Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant.
excerpts from "Biography of Lieut Col. Julius P. Garesché", by her brother Louis
Dedication MY DARLIISra DECEASED PARENTS,
TO THAT OF MY DEAR LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTER
(JULIO, LOUISE, EDGAR, AND LAUREAL),
AND TO MY THREE BELOVED SISTERS
(MARIE, TAYIE, AND ADELE),
DO I LOVINGLY DEDICATE THIS BIOGRAPHY.
" I do believe this is her gravesite in Calvary Cemetery 48444921
This is gleaned from https://findingaids.library.georgetown.edu/repositories/15/archival_objects/1255468
Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation. "
This Information thanks to contributor: Missouri Duv (46828721)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar, Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
Contributor: Missouri Duv
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1883 August 18
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Adele Garesche is in Paris, completing her studies at the Convent of St. Clantin.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
1887-November 21
RELIGIOUS VOWS. --------------------------
RECEPTION AND PROFESSION AT THE CONVENT OF THE VISITATION THIS MORNING.
Three Young Ladies Renounce the World - Miss Adele Garesche Makes Her Final Vows – The White Veil Placed upon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago – The Ceremony and the Candidates.
This morning at the Convent of the Visitation, Twenty-first street and Cass avenue, the ceremonies of reception and profession was celebrated. The chapel of the convent was filled to overflowing with the friends and relatives of the young ladies who took the part of principals. There was hardly standing room in the aisles for a child, as the three candidates were exceptionally popular and in this, the most important step of their lives, the friends were present with their sympathy and congratulations. The choir, composed of the pupils of the convent, sang the "Vent Creator: at the beginning of the ceremony with fine effect, the voices blending beautifully.
FATHER HARTS
Then preached the sermon, taking as his text the words of Christ, "If thou would be perfect, go, sell all thou hast, and give to the poor." He developed this theme at some length, making special application to the reception and profession of the young ladies then waiting in the choir.
At the conclusion of the sermon Miss Mary Atwater of St. Louis and Miss Delia O'Connor of Chicago, who has completed the term of probation, approached the screen which separates the choir from the sanctuary, attired in rich bridal dresses of white satin, white veils and orange flowers. They were received by Vicar-General Brady in the beautiful ritual of the order taking the first step. The white veils were blessed and given them. Miss Adele Garesche also knelt at the screen to take the final vows, which make of the probationary novice a professed religious and encloistered nun. Miss Garesche took the white veil a year ago, and was then given the name of Sister Francis Joseph, by which she is known in the order. While the ceremony was in progress the candidates retired from the choir and changed their dresses to the habit of the degrees of the order to which they were admitted.
NAMED IN RELIGION.
On their return Miss Atwater was given the name in religion of Sister Margaret Mary, and Miss O'Connor was named Sister Frances de Sales.
Vicar-General Brady then celebrate holy mass, following it with the exposition of the blessed sacrament. At the conclusion of the mass the newly-received sisters and novices gave the kiss of peace to the community of the Visitation. When it was all over the friends of the sisters and novices repaired to the Convent parlors, where they met and congratulated the principals of the ceremonial.
WHO THE CANDIDATES WERE.
Miss Adele Garesche, who made her final vows, belongs to one of the best-known Catholic families of the country. She is the niece of Alex. J. P. Garesche and was educated in the Convent of the Visitation. She did not graduate there, however, but left in the third year and finished her education in Europe. She is a beautiful girl, 23 years of age, and exceptionally brilliant. Though her eyes have long been turned toward a religious life, she has been known and admired in society. On her return from Europe she went immediately to the convent and has since remained there.
Miss Mary Atwater was the only remaining daughter of a widowed mother, her sister, known in religion as Sister Marie Paronne, having been received into the Visitation two years ago, and his(sic) now dwelling at the branch house of the order on West Washington avenue. Miss Atwater was in the convent from a very early age, receiving almost her entire training there. She did not graduate but left after the first year of the high-grade to devote herself to music, in which study she showed remarkable ability, she returned to the convent within the past year.
Miss Delia O'Connor is from Chicago. She went to the Convent of the Visitation a year ago, with the intention of entering on the life of a religious. Her family is well known in Chicago. Several members of it have entered various orders connected with this church, among them a brother, who is in Christian Brothers of this city, and is known in that order as Brother Felix.
The Vicar-General was assisted in the celebration of mass by Rev. Fathers Zieglar,Walsh, Gallan, O'Shea, Foley and White.
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Proof of her death Printed copy of letter from Visitation Convent, Cabanne Place, St. Louis, Missouri, to Visitation Convent in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. announcing death of Adele Garesche(aka. Sister Francis Joseph). Dated 5/27/1896. Includes note by Louis Garesche referring to his biography, p.480, which also provides some background to Adele Garesche's vocation.
-----------------------------------------
THIS IS FROM VISITATION CONVENT: Adele is noted to have attended from the 1872-1873 school year until the 1879-1880 school year. One of the Sisters noted that she had grown up in the Convent. They initially list her residence as Carondelet, Missouri. There are inconsistencies in age but I believe the date her brother uses in his book is best. The death note at Visitation Convent states she was 36, but in another place they wrote her birth date as 2/11/1862. In the 1880 census I believe Adele is listed as "Odele Garesch" at Visitation convent and indicated to be 18 (see attached). PLACE OF BIRTH UNKNOWN
Her death note also states that a year prior to her death, Sr. Francis Joseph had a "virulent abscess in the neck" that drained her energy and then 3 months later she was affected in the lungs. (Records from Visitation Convent
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