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The subseries consists of one copy of the “Study on Chapels of Reservation in Smaller Religious Houses” authored by the Sisters’ Council. There is also one letter in the subseries which states that a copy of the study is attached and that this study was used by Father O’Brien in his presentation to the Superiors. The study concludes with approval for the erection of chapels of reservation. Mount St. Joseph in London, St. Clare’s Parish of Windsor and Holy Name Parish of North Bay are acknowledged in this study.

The subseries consists of a brochure on the Archdiocese of Detroit’s accomplishments for 1967. There are also newspaper clippings about Bishop Breitenbeck and the Archdiocese of Detroit. There is correspondence from Bishop Breitenbeck to the Sisters about the Study Days of 1968, which was an occasion for the Sisters to ask questions, to hear about topics that interest them, and to discuss ways to improve community living, as a result of the surveys and questionnaires they were asked to complete. This correspondence includes survey results, a questionnaire, and the results of ballot voting. There is also the schedule for the Study Days.

These annals chronicle the daily lives of Sisters Ann Marshall, Katrina Rooney, and Nancy Sullivan while they performed charitable works in Annotto Bay, Jamaica. These records discuss their efforts in healthcare and education, including their donation to fix critical water problems in the Infirmary as well as setting up several educational programs to help children to learn and read. The annals also provide nuanced detail by describing the Sisters’ living quarters, thoughts about their works, and about the town itself. The sub-series also includes Katrina Rooney’s photographs. These images show Katrina Rooney teaching in school, posing with community members, and relaxing in her leisure time. These images offer a “snapshot” of life in Annotto Bay. A larger photo album along with a two folders of photographs also makes up this sub-series. The album’s images provide further examples of Annotto Bay life, and include photos of a trip to Jamaica made by Sisters Claudia and Francis Rossignoli. This sub-series also has records that detail the 2001 murder of Father Martin Royackers, who also lived and worked in Annotto Bay. He was a member of the Upper Canada Province of the Canadian Jesuits and had served Annotto Bay for six years. This news shocked and saddened the Congregation. They were upset to hear the news of the violent attack in a place they considered as a home. The Sisters set up a memorial liturgy in response to the news. The sub-series also includes several drawings from children to the Sisters.