Chronicles of Notre Dame du Lac
Edward Sorin, CSC -- Translated by John M. Toohey, CSC, 1895

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1852

pg 163                                3.  New Novitiate

                  One of the first resolutions made after the return of F. 
             Superior was the build a new novitiate for the priests, and to 
             restore to its first purpose that of the Brothers.  The 
             cornerstone was blessed.  The spot chosen was on the island 
             opposite the Brothers' novitiate.  The plan was on a larger scale, 
             eighty feet by thirty, with fourteen private rooms.

                                 4.  Foundations of Mackinac

                  At this same time it was resolved to establish a Sisters' and 
             a Brothers' school at Mackinac.  Sr. M. of the Cenacle was taken 
             there by the Mother Superior, together with Sr. M. of St. 
             Frederick.  This establishment was founded at the urgent request 
             of the Rev. Mr. Peril, pastor of the place.  Some weeks later a 
             Brother, John Baptist, was also sent to open a school for boys.