Installation Mass for Maryann Reese

Daniel Asmus plays the processional hymn during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Nick Hogan leads the processional hymn during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Father Patrick Nwokoye speaks to the crowd before the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sister Maureen Elfrink gives a reading during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau blesses Deacon Tom Schumer during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau delivers the homily during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau delivers the homily during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau leads Maryann Reese in the Rite of Installation during her Installation Mass Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau congratulates Maryann Reese after completing the Rite of Installation at the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Maryann Reese turns to the crowd after completing the Rite of Installation during her Installation Mass Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau presents Maryann Reese with the San Damiano Crucifix to symbolize love and compassion. The San Damiano Crucifix was one of six Symbols of Leadership presented to Reese during her Installation Mass Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Maryann Reese receives a clock to represent a commitment of time and energy to fulfill the mission of Saint Francis Healthcare System. The clock was one of six Symbols of Leadership presented to Reese during her Installation Mass Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau gives Maryann Reese the Prayer of Blessing during her Installation Mass Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Deacon Tom Schumer speaks during the Installation Mass for Maryann Reese Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)