My Personal Experience – Sr Philomina Nyamkor
27/11/2019Sr Philomina shares with us “one of the many experiences I had in IRELAND and my first week in ENGLAND”. To read more click here My experiences in Ireland and England
News
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African Formation Gathering in Ireland
05/11/2019Formation Programme for Temporary Professed Sisters Every August, our Temporary Professed Sisters accompanied by their formators gather together for the whole month. This year, the venue was in IRELAND. It is a time for them to re-connect and share life experiences with each other as well as receive input on various topics. From 1 – [...]
Final Profession of Sr Blessing Ujah
31/10/2019FMDM Nigeria together with FMDM sisters worldwide rejoice with Sr Blessing on this special day. On 28 September 2019, Sister Blessing Ujah made her Final Profession of religious vows as an FMDM sister in St Mary’s Parish, Hwolshe in the presence of FMDM Sisters, family members and friends. Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama was the chief celebrant [...]
Obituary ~ Sister Seraphina Weston FMDM
23/10/2019Please pray for the soul of our dear Sister Seraphina who died peacefully in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway on 23rd October 2019. Her Requiem Mass took place on Friday 25th October 2019 in Franciscan Convent, followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in Eternal Peace. WE REMEMBER…Sister Seraphina. Click on highlight [...]
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
04/10/2019Each year on October 4th, Franciscans worldwide celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We send our Feast Day greetings to all Franciscans – FMDM sisters, Associates, staff and friends and we give thanks to God for the universal message of the Franciscan charism. We ask for God’s blessing on all who share our [...]
The Transitus of St Francis of Assisi
03/10/2019The Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi: October 3rd Each year on the evening of October 3rd the Franciscan family throughout the world, celebrate the solemnity of our Holy Father Francis’s Transitus (passing over from this life to the next). St. Francis spent the last few days before his death in praising the Lord and [...]
Recent Chapter of Mats in Europe & Asia
21/08/2019Soon after our General Chapter 2019, our Chapter Members headed back to their countries to share the good news of our CHAPTER MESSAGE. To read some news of the gatherings in Europe and Asia click here Chapter of Mats in Europe and Asia
Golden Jubilarian – Sr Cyrilla
18/08/2019On 15 August 2019, Sr Cyrilla (Baptist) celebrated her Golden Jubilee of Religious Life in the Church of the Divine Mercy, Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. FMDM Sisters from Malaysia and Singapore, together with relatives and friends were present for this special occasion. Congratulations Cyrilla on reaching this Golden milestone!
Silver Jubilarian – Sr Angelin G
18/08/2019On Saturday 10 August 2019, many gathered at the Church of our Lady Mother of Perpetual Help (OLMPH) in Ipoh for the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Sr Angelin (Gnanapiragasam). Some visitors travelled a day earlier from Kuantan, Penang and KL to Ipoh as the Mass was at 11am. FMDM sisters from Singapore and [...]
Days of Prayer 2019
29/07/2019Ladywell Convent in Godalming SURREY A Day of Prayer is… …an opportunity to step away from our busy lives and enjoy some quiet space for reflection and prayer. It is a time for being with God and for nurturing our inner, spiritual life. Just as relationships with those we love grow and deepen when we [...]