Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.
Sister John Francis returns to her native Yorkshire after living as a ‘solitary’ in the grounds of Ladywell Convent for 31 years. Sister joined the community for lunch for the first time as we bade her farewell. Sister Teresa Mitchell (FMDM Congregational Leader) read the Blessing of St Clare after Mass this morning while the [...]
Congratulations to our La Verna Dementia Care Team on gaining a special recognition award by Surrey Care Association at Epsom Race Course. This award recognises a team who demonstrates a commitment to developing and delivering high quality care and services for people with dementia. The judges were looking for evidence of the specific skills required [...]
Please pray for the soul of Sister Adrianne Heyes who died peacefully in La Verna, Ladywell on 11th February 2013. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11.30am on Wednesday 20th February 2013 in Ladywell chapel followed by burial in the convent cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Please pray for the soul of Sister Veronica O’Neill who died peacefully on 14th January 2013 at Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, Ireland. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on 16th January 2013 in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe May she rest in peace.
Please pray for the soul of our Sister Cyprian Nagle who died on 30th November 2012 in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Ireland. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday 3rd December at 11.00am in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in peace.
Sisters Concilia and Sethukile made their final profession on the 27th October 2012 in the Church of Christ the King in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The main celebrant was Bishop Albert Serrano who was assisted by 12 Priests and 2 Deacons. 26 Professed FMDM Sisters attended with 2 Novices. 7 sisters came from Zambia.
Please pray for the soul of Sister Fidelma Drea aged 89yrs who died in Ballinasloe, Co Galway on 7th August 2012. Her Requiem Mass took place in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe on Thursday 9th August 2012, followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in peace
Please pray for our dear Sister Baptista who died peacefully in La Verna, Ladywell on Friday 6th July 2012 Aged 91 years. May she rest in peace.
Please Pray for the soul of Sister Madeline Clegg FMDM who died peacefully on 29th June 2012 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent Godalming, Surrey. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated at Ladywell Convent on Thursday 5th July 2012, followed by burial in Ladywell Cemetery. May she rest in Peace
Please pray for the soul of Sister Francisca Leahy who died on Thursday 24th May 2012 in Franciscan Convent, Ballinasloe, aged 86yrs. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on 27th May 2012, at Franciscan Convent followed by burial at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinasloe. May she rest in Peace