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Obituary ~ Sister Celsus Nealon FMDM
25/08/2024Please 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 [...]
Obituary ~ Sister Bridget Veale FMDM
22/02/2024Please 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 [...]
Obituary ~ Sister Madeleine de Cruz FMDM
18/12/2023Please 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.
Obituary ~ Sister Marianne Monaghan FMDM
17/12/2023Please 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
Golden Jubilee celebration in Singapore
22/11/2023In 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 [...]
Golden Jubilee of Sister Anne Marie Littler in Lusaka, Zambia
04/05/2023Congratulations 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. [...]
Obituary ~ Sister Stella Thomasson FMDM
02/11/2022Please 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 [...]
Happy Feast of St Francis
04/10/2022to 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)
Obituary ~ Sister Maureen Banyard FMDM
01/10/2022Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Maureen aged 91 years, who died peacefully on 30th September 2022 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey. We thank the Nurses and Caring staff for their faithful, gentle care of Sr Maureen over the past few years. Requiem Mass for Sr Maureen was celebrated on [...]