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On Saturday April 17, 2010 the Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner consecrated Tina Ferriot to the Single Life as a vowed celibate.  The Eucharistic Service was held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Carmichael.

The day was a glorious one, marking a new life Profession for Tina in a covenant with Christ and in renewing her Franciscan vows as a professed member of the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis. 

This Consecration Service to the Single Life is a historical event in its contextual reference to the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis in the Province of the Americas, and in the Diocese of Northern California.  A new Service model was created from a Third Order member's Consecration Service performed only once before in the European Province.  The 158 guests represented a diverse group of family and friends.  A reception followed, serving as a wonderful blessing of the gift of hospitality.

During her discernment, there were many who gave Tina spiritual support including Bishop Barry Beisner, a Spiritual Director, her Rector, the First Order Franciscan Sisters in San Francisco and Third Order Franciscan Area Chaplain and Chapter members.

Click here to view additional photos taken that day. Special thanks to photographer Jim Sargent of St. Michael's, Carmichael.