January 17, 2009, Madame Lauraine Desroches, associate and an SNJM consecrated lay woman since 1999, support of her SNJM contact Sister and her local community, renewed her commitment for three years. The ceremony, in the presence of Sister Rachel Fréchette, provincial coordinator, took place in the chapel at Résidence Saint-François d’Assise. A spirit of joy and gratitude permeated the community as the celebration continued with some delicious refreshments.