Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.
Congratulations Bridget It was a very special day for Sr Bridget Tighe when she was presented with the Trócaire Inaugural Romero Award 2018 on Saturday 18 August 2018 in the Franciscan Convent Chapel Ballinasloe Ireland. This award recognises outstanding contributions to global justice. Mr Sean O’Healy led the ceremony. Sean spoke of the outreach of [...]
Golden Jubilee celebration On 17 July 2018, there was great rejoicing and celebration when over 400 people residents and their families, FMDM Sisters, Saint John of God Brothers along with staff past and present and the many people who have helped and supported St Mary of the Angels over the years came together for this [...]
On 14 August 2018, Sister Christina Fealey died peacefully in La Verna at Ladywell Convent, Godalming. The Requiem Mass was held in Ladywell Chapel on 24 August 2018 followed by the burial in Ladywell cemetery. The family of Sr Chris, FMDM Sisters from England and Ireland, friends and staff of La Verna attended the service [...]
Walking in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi On 1st August 2018, 19 FMDM Sisters are gathered in Assisi for a pilgrimage and retreat. Please pray for our sisters as they visit the holy sites of our holy father St Francis of Assisi and our mother St Clare. We share with you [...]
Annually, the Town Council in Godalming organises varied activities during the week of Staycation. On 8 August 2018, FMDM Sisters in Ladywell welcomed over 100 visitors, including the Mayor of Godalming Nick Williams and his wife Jeanne. Although the sky was grey with possibility of rain, we had a cool glorious sunny day, which made [...]
Congratulations to our Golden Jubilarians On Saturday 4th August 2018, five Golden Jubilarians had a joint celebration in our Motherhouse at Ladywell Convent – Sisters Shirley (Mills), Anne (O’Brien), Athi (Athanasius Gleavey), Cathy (Catherine Lai) and Maureen (Halley). The celebration began with Eucharistic Celebration held in Ladywell Chapel at 11.30am with over 100 guests – [...]
Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Mary Catherine Mitchell who died 2nd August 2018 at Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland. Her Requiem Mass took place in Franciscan Convent on Saturday 4th August followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. May she rest in eternal peace. (Formerly known as Sister [...]
Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Hannah Naidu who died 2nd August 2018 at Our Lady’s Convent, Ipoh, Perak, West Malaysia. Her funeral took place in Ipoh on Saturday 4th August followed by cremation. May she rest in eternal peace.
Please pray for the soul of our dear Sister Siena Pillai who died in Singapore on 28th July 2018. Her funeral took place in St Francis Convent, Thomson Road, Singapore on 30th July 2018. May she rest in eternal peace.
Welcome Councillor Nick Williams On Sunday 24 June 2018, the FMDM sisters were delighted to welcome so many people to the Civic Service held in Ladywell Chapel to welcome Councillor Nick Williams, as Godalming Town Mayor in the presence of Godalming Town Council, his family, friends and FMDM Sisters. Fr David Parmiter, the parish priest [...]