With fewer numbers taking final vows in each of the provinces it seemed that it would be beneficial to bring together those from the different provinces who would be making their Final Vows in the next months.  Sixteen sisters from eight North American provinces came together at Sacred Heart Seminary in Franklin, Wisconsin, from June 25  to July 31, 1980, to study and discuss documents on evangelization, community life, and the vows.  Their program included a directed retreat.