Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.
It was a very special moment when Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State of His Holiness Pope Francis visited Mount Alvernia Hospital Singapore (which is the only Catholic Hospital in Singapore) on 16 August 2015. During his short stay in Singapore from 15-17 August 2015, he visited Catholic Institutions, five Catholic Churches and met up [...]
Today (9th September 2015) the National Board for Safeguarding Children in Ireland (as part of its National Review process) released its final report of its Review of our FMDM Safeguarding Practice in Ireland. For more details please click on Our Locations and scroll down to Ireland. The Irish Region has released a statement saying: The [...]
Please pray for the soul of Sister Aine McDonald who died peacefully in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey UK on 5th September 2015. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday 17th September 2015 followed by burial in Ladywell Cemetery. May she Rest in Peace.
On 4 August 2015, over 140 visitors came for the STAYCATION at Ladywell Convent in Godalming. They were warmly welcomed by FMDM Sisters who gave a personalized guided tour of the house and grounds. Aside from the tour, the visitors watched a video on the history of the Ladywell Convent and charism of the Congregation. Some of the [...]
On 5 July 2015, thousands of people gathered in the Amex stadium Brighton to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Arundel and Brighton (A&B). For 50 years, the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM) have been part of the Life and Mission of A & B diocese. The sisters from Ladywell, La Verna, Guildford and Wonersh travelled via coach from [...]
The climax of the JoySG50 celebration 10,000 people gathered as One People, One Nation to celebrate with joy Singapore 50 years as a nation. The video clip on ‘Our Catholic Light’ is truly an inspirational story of how the Catholic Churches came to be, and made a great contribution to the nation to what Singapore is [...]
Please pray for the soul of Sr Helen Scully who died peacefully in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland on 27th June 2015. Her Requiem Mass took place on Monday 29th June 2015 followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in peace.
CAMINO – SAINT OLIVER WALK YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE The Knights of St. Columbanus together with the Priests and Religious communities of Drogheda organised the St. Oliver Walk to commemorate the Year of Consecrated Life. We now know that 744 pilgrims from thirteen countries (including Uganda, Australia, Poland, Spain and France) had their passports stamped [...]
Every year when the new Mayor is elected it is customary for there to be a Civic Service to dedicate the Mayor’s year of service. On 13 June 2015, the sisters of Ladywell Convent were delighted and privileged to host the Civic Service for Councillor Anne Bott, the new Mayor of Godalming to Ladywell. Over [...]
An International Formation Meeting is being held in Ladywell Convent, England from 31 May till 12 June 2015. Sisters from the different Regions of the Congregation – England/Scotland, Ireland, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malaysia/Singapore have gathered and are being facilitated by Sister Rita Schwarzenberger, a Dominican Sister. The purpose of the meeting was primarily for those involved [...]