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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain . - ↑ Miller, Chris (July 16, 2012). "Precious Blood monastery closes after 87 years". Western Catholic Reporter. Archived from the original on 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ↑ "Sisters of Precious Blood mark centennial of founder, Mother Catherine Aurelia", Catholic Sentinel, June 30, 2005
- ↑ Diocese of Charlottetown "Departure of the Sisters" Archived 2011-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood, Manchester, N.H. "Our Habit" Archived 2012-03-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Confraternity of the Precious Blood "History"
- ↑ Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood, Watertown, N.Y. "History"
- ↑ Remy, Ruane. "Precious Blood Sisters experience growth spurt", National Catholic Register, October 5, 2013
- ↑ Cragggs, Samantha. "2 Hamilton convents are closing, ending a remarkable era that helped build a caring city", CBC News, November 17, 2019
- ↑ "The Royal College Building", Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- ↑ Giossi, Marie Elena. "Two Communities Share Local Cloister", The Tablet, January 24, 2013
- ↑ Maine Irish Heritage Trail Archived 2013-01-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Saying goodbye to a 'powerhouse of prayer", Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
- ↑ Guthro, Dave. "Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood to depart Maine after 84 Years; Bishop Deeley to celebrate Mass Oct. 4", Bangor Daily News
- ↑ Precious Blood Monastery, Watertown, NY
