Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.
The new Assisi Hospice building was officially opened on 1 December 2017 with the presence of the FMDM sisters, our Board, staff, Mt Alvernia Hospital colleagues, friends, donors and supporters. It was a joyous occasion to see everyone’s labour of love, service and support culminating in a new six-storey building where more will be helped. [...]
On 3 January 2018, sisters from Zimbabwe and Zambia gathered in Kasisi Retreat and Conference Centre near Lusaka, Zambia for the Chapter of Mats (4 – 6 January). On 7 January, all the sisters gathered in St. Anthony’s Community house for a relaxed time together with a barbecue and to celebrate with the three Silver [...]
‘Sr Sue or Susie’ as she was fondly known, died very peacefully on 1 December 2017 in La Verna at Ladywell Convent Godalming where she was lovingly cared for during her latter years of her life. She celebrated her 90th birthday on 20 February 2017, a great milestone indeed. Sr Sue was very organised and [...]
Patronal Feast Day of the FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF THE DIVINE MOTHERHOOD (FMDM) On this special Feast Day of our Congregation, sisters from communities in England and Scotland gather in our Motherhouse to celebrate the Feast of Mary Mother of God. We are grateful to have Mary, mother of Jesus as an example of how to [...]
Congratulations Bridget On 17 December 2017 Sr Bridget Tighe celebrated her Golden Jubilee of Religious Profession with her parish community of Gaza. Traditionally the Sunday before Christmas the Patriarch or Bishop of Jerusalem comes to Gaza to anticipate Christmas with a votive Mass of Christmas, nativity play celebrations and a luncheon for the parish community. [...]
FMDM Sisters send warm greetings to all our sisters worldwide, families, friends and staff. May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you and your loved ones. Saint Francis of Assisi created the first Christmas crib in the year 1223. The story of Christmas in Greccio, Italy
On 13 December 2017, over 40 children came with their parents and grandparents for the Crib Building Service in Ladywell Chapel. There was great anticipation and excitement for the children when they picked a piece of paper with an item for the crib. Sr Jane Bertelsen was the narrator and has a wonderful way in [...]
On 1st December 2017 a big milestone was reached when the new 6-storey 85-bedded Assisi Hospice was officially opened and this coincided with the annual Christmas celebration in Assisi Hospice for our patients and their families. Sr Jane Bertelsen, Congregrational Leader was present for this event. One of the highlight of the day was a [...]
Congratulations to Sisters Yeyani Nyoni and Teclar Mukuli On 16th September 2017, over 700 people gathered in St Ignatius Cathedral in Hwange to join in the Silver Jubilee Eucharistic celebration of Yeyani and Teclar. Their vocation story began in Hwange and it makes sense to retrace their journey. As FMDM presence is no longer in [...]
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on a woman’s well-being. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and concludes on 10 December, Human Rights Day. This year, the UNiTE Campaign has [...]