Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.
The Chairman, CEO and Financial Director of Mount Alvernia Hospital Singapore visited our Motherhouse in Ladywell Convent on 2 – 11 April. The purpose for the visit is for the Team to get to know the history of FMDM, of Ladywell and Mission outreach. As it was Holy Week it was a wonderful opportunity for them [...]
On 27 April 2015, Sister Bernadette Yeo was a recipient of the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2015. The Healthcare Humanity Awards has been presented to Healthcare workers who have inspired the public with their commitment to deliver quality care and their exemplary compassion and empathy for their patients. The inception of this award began in 2004 from the [...]
It was early Easter morning when about 100 people made their way to the Shrine of Our Lady of Godalming for the annual Dawn Service. Traditionally this service is led by one of the Christian denominations. This year, the service was led by Sister Jane Bertelsen (Catholic). The Easter Dawn Service at the Shrine of Our Lady of Godalming. To read more about it, [...]
On 22-26 March 2015, over 100 Senior Religious from various Congregations gathered in Bournemouth for the Annual Conference for Senior Religious. FMDM Sisters represented the largest group. This gathering is an opportunity for religious to meet one another and it is also a time for spiritual renewal and relaxation. This year being the ‘Year for Consecrated Life’, the topic [...]
On 13-14 March 2015, there was great rejoicing when Sisters from the far flung missions (some travelled for 5 – 10 hours by road) gathered in the Regional House in Reiti, Lusaka for the Chapter of Mats. Chapter of Mats in Zambia. To read more, click here
On the last day of our Chapter of Mats, we were honoured to have Chris Lubbe (who is a well-known motivational speaker) to give a session on ‘Forgiveness.’ Chris Lubbe at FMDM Chapter of Mats in Ladywell Convent. To read click here
Over 90 FMDM sisters from England, Scotland, Rome and ‘visiting sisters’ from Nigeria gathered in our Motherhouse on 13 March for a Chapter of Mats (Franciscan terminology for a gathering). This gathering is an opportunity for sisters to meet one another and to celebrate our Franciscan Life. We were invited to re-visit our understanding of our Franciscan evangelical [...]
On 19 February 2015, FMDM Sisters gathered in Ladywell Chapel to celebrate the life of Sr. Janeen Earley, our Congregational Artist who was a great artist, sculptor and cartoonist. Sister Janeen Earley died peacefully in Ladywell Convent on 10 February 2015. In almost every part of the building of our Motherhouse at Ladywell Convent, you will see [...]
For the first time in FMDM history, leaders representing seven countries gathered in Singapore as the host country for a meeting. Catholic News Singapore captured the spirit of this meeting in their publication on FEBRUARY 22, 2015, Vol 65, No 04 Leadership Meeting in Singapore. To read article from Catholic News Singapore, click here On 12 January 2015, [...]
“As a Franciscan Missionary sister I feel privileged to serve the people of Gaza through hands-on work with Caritas and the words and actions of Pope Francis challenge and encourage me to follow the example of Saint Francis of Assisi in service to the poor.” Sister Bridget Tighe shares her experience in Gaza. To read more [...]