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By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Keokuk native Rachel Dunlap entered religious life with the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubuque, Iowa, last fall at the age of 25. As a candidate, she lived with sisters, sharing their way of life and getting to know the community members better. Last month, she began her novitiate journey with the Rite of Initiation. “Novitiate is a two-year period focused on prayer, deeper vocation discernment, study and ministry,” she explained.

The Dicastery for Evangelization is calling for entries for the Hymn for the Holy Year 2025, encouraging those interested to set to music a provided text which expresses the essence of the Jubilee event.