Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.
Please pray for the soul of our sister Catherine Lai who died very peacefully on 30th October 2024 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey, UK, Age 79 years. We thank everyone who cared for Catherine with kindness and gentleness during her last illness. Requiem Mass was celebrated on 21st November 2024 followed by burial [...]
Sr Lucy responding to being called
Please pray the soul of our dear sister Celsus Nealon who died very peacefully on Sunday 25th August 2024 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey UK, aged 81 years. We thank all our Caring, Catering and Housekeeping staff for their gentle ministry to sister Celsus during her last illness. Sr Celsus’ Requiem Mass was [...]
Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Bridget Veale (formerly known as Mother Benedict) who died very peacefully on 22nd February 2024 in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Ireland, aged 101 yrs. We thank all those who have cared for her so lovingly and gently. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday 24th February in Franciscan [...]
Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Madeleine who died peacefully after a long illness, on the 18th December 2023 in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland, age 91 yrs. Sister Madeleine’s Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday 21st December followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in everlasting peace.
Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Marianne Monaghan who died peacefully in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland on 16th December 2023, aged 89 years. formerly known as Sister Fergus. Sr Marianne’s funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday 19th December followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in everlasting Peace
In religious life, a Jubilee marks a significant milestone and the best way to mark this occasion is by celebrating the Eucharist – the supreme act of thanksgiving. Congratulations to Sister Angeline Lim who celebrated her Golden Jubilee on 29 September 2023 in Singapore. FMDM Sisters, family members, colleagues and friends joined in the celebration which [...]
Congratulations to our sister Anne Marie for arriving at a new milestone…50 years of Religious Profession as an FMDM. Three of her sisters, Trish, Christine and Theresa and her brother in law, John flew to Lusaka celebrate with her. The Eucharist was held on the large verandah of the convent, beautifully decorated by our younger sisters. [...]
Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Stella who died peacefully in La Verna, Ladywell on 2nd November 2022, aged 85 years. We thank everyone involved in caring for Stella. Requiem Mass was celebrated on 23rd November followed by burial in Ladywell Cemetery. May she rest in everlasting peace. (formerly known as Sister [...]
to all our Franciscan sisters, brothers, mission partners and friends. May the blessing of St Francis be with you and your families. “I have done what is mine to do. May Christ teach you what is yours.” St Francis of Assisi (2 Celano 214)