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Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.


Obituary Sister Sixtus Thariyan FMDM

01/07/2025

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Sixtus, aged 87 years, who died peacefully on 30th June 2025 in the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey. We thank all those who have cared for Sixtus so kindly over the past few weeks and offer condolences to her family. Requiem Mass for Sister Sixtus [...]

Obituary ~ Sister Catherine Tay FMDM

06/06/2025

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Catherine Tay who died on 6th June 2025, aged 86yrs. We thank all in St Joseph’s Home, Singapore who cared so kindly for Catherine. Sr Catherine’s funeral Mass took place in Singapore on Monday 9th June 2025 followed by cremation. May she now rest in eternal [...]

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FMDM Baseline Audit Report

03/06/2025

FMDM Baseline Audit Report May 2025 This is a baseline audit of the safeguarding arrangements of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM). The audit was undertaken in January 2025 as part of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency’s (CSSA) Baseline Audit phase of Religious Life Groups in England and Wales.

Obituary ~ Sister Veronica Yao FMDM

03/04/2025

Please pray for our dear sister Veronica who died peacefully in Assisi Hospice, Singapore on 3rd April 2025, aged 72 years. We thank all those who cared for Sister Veronica so beautifully and we remember all those who mourn her passing. May she now rest in eternal peace.

Obituary ~ Sister Cuthbert Mulligan FMDM

25/03/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Sr Cuthbert Mulligan, aged 99 yrs, who died peacefully in the exceptional care of her family, Community and Carers at the Franciscan Convent on Tuesday 25th of March 2025. Sr. Cuthbert will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, her [...]

Obituary ~ Sister Felicity Tan FMDM

22/03/2025

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Felicity Tan, aged 86 yrs who died peacefully, surrounded by her sisters in community on 22nd March 2025 in Ipoh Perak, West Malaysia. May she now rest in everlasting Peace

Obituary ~ Sister Philomena Kelly FMDM

21/03/2025

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Philomena Kelly who died peacefully in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland on 20th March 2025, aged 93 years. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Sunday 23rd March followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she now rest in Eternal Peace.

Obituary ~ Sister Catherine Lai FMDM

30/10/2024

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 [...]

Obituary ~ Sister Celsus Nealon FMDM

25/08/2024

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 [...]