Sister Marva Coakley was installed as the fifth Prioress of St. Martin Monastery, Nassau, The Bahamas on May 18, 2018.  Sister Kerry O’Reilly, President of the Federation, presided over the installation at which all members of the community were present as well as family, friends of the community and coworkers of Sister Marva.

Sister Annie Thompson transfers authority to Sister Marva during the Installation when she gives her the Rule of Benedict and the Mission Statement of the monastery.

The Sisters’ discernment process culminated in three days of discernment/reflection facilitated by Sister Aileen Bankemper.

Sister Marva has been active in education for many years and will complete the school year as she begins her term of four years.  The prioresses and delegates will have the pleasure of meeting her when she arrives for the Federation Chapter in July of this year.