From Upper South Carolina-Sister Ellen Francis said that The Convent of St. Helena has been referred to as “one of the best kept secrets in Augusta.” On Saturday, that “secret” took its first steps toward coming across the river.
The convent held a blessing of the land ceremony for its new convent on Saturday morning.
Bishop Andrew Waldo, of the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, presided over the festivities.
“We were looking for a new place for a convent that would be large enough for all of us to be in one place,” said Francis, who is one of the three members of the leadership council. “... We weren’t thinking that we wanted to move to South Carolina, but this was the land that we found. We loved it here; it’s beautiful and peaceful.”
Francis, who is joined by Sisters Carol Andrew and Mary Lois on the leadership council, said the land, which is located on 414 Savannah Barony Drive, also would allow for the convent to be a retreat-type space. It would be open for anyone to come and rest.
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