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Catch up with the latest from FMDM around the world.


First Profession ceremony in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

18/04/2020

On Saturday February 22nd 2020, Sisters Balbina Adzizi and Ruth Nthele, made their First Profession as Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood The very joyful, three-hour long ceremony, took place in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Victoria Falls. The main celebrant was Bishop Albert Sernano, Bishop of Hwange Diocese, assisted by Fr Christopher [...]

Obituary ~ Sister Clare Henderson FMDM

15/04/2020

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Clare Henderson who died very peacefully on 14th April 2020 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey.  Aged 88 yrs. Sr Clare’s private burial took place at Ladywell Cemetery on Tuesday 21st April 2020. A Memorial Mass will be planned when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. [...]

Easter Greetings

12/04/2020

A very Happy Easter and may the peace and joy of the Risen Lord be with you and your family.

Obituary ~ Sister Teresa Corless FMDM

09/04/2020

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Teresa Corless who died peacefully in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey on 8th April 2020 aged 87 yrs. Private burial took place on 17th April 2020 in Ladywell Cemetery due to Covid-19 pandemic, a Memorial Mass  will take place later when restrictions are lifted. May [...]

Obituary ~ Sister Monica Anne Smith FMDM

06/04/2020

Please pray for the soul of our dear sister Monica Anne Smith who died peacefully on 6th April 2020 in La Verna, Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey.  Aged 92 years. Due to  Covid-19 directions Sister Monica Anne was buried privately at Ladywell Convent Cemetery on April 17th.  A Memorial Mass will be planned for her when [...]

We remember…Sister Tarcisius Leong FMDM

06/03/2020

On 12 April 2020, Catholic News featured an article on Sr Tarcisius Leong FMDM. This article is from Malaysia’s Catholic Herald newspaper written by the editor Vincent D’Silva. Our dear Sister Tarcisius Leong (fondly known as Sr Tarcie) who died peacefully on Friday 6th March 2020 in Assisi Hospice, Singapore. The wake is held in St [...]

FMDMSA Chapter of Mats in Lusaka

26/01/2020

On 30 December 2019, Sisters from Zambia and Zimbabwe gathered for FMDMSA Chapter of Mats held in Lusaka and to celebrate the Feast of the Divine Motherhood. To read more, click here FMDMSA Chapter of Mats

Obituary ~ Sister Hilda Harold FMDM

05/01/2020

Please pray for the soul of our dear Sister Hilda who died peacefully on 5th January 202o in La Verna, Ladywell Convent Godalming, Surrey. Requiem Mass was celebrated on 21st January followed by burial in Ladywell Cemetery. May she rest in eternal peace. Eulogy for Sister Hilda Harold