Sister Veronica Ryan was elected to serve as the eight prioress of the community.
Elected on the cusp of a new millennium, Sister Veronica led the community into both the new millennium and, in 2002, into their own second century. Improving the living situation for the infirm Sisters had become a growing need and Sister Veronica led the community through the planning, fund-raising, and construction of a much-needed infirmary wing on the north side of Annunciata Hall.