Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# FMSL

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Diamond Jubilee of Ordination](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/diamond-jubilee-of-ordination/) - On 2nd June 2023, Canon Seamus Hester, Chaplain in St Joseph’s Convent, celebrated sixty years of service in ordained ministry. A thanksgiving Mass was held in St Joseph’s chapel. Canon Seamus concelebrated the liturgy with Msgr Benedict O’Shea and Dom Stephen Ortiger OSB. Deacon Adrian Burnett preached the homily. At the end of Mass, Sr-
- [Christmas 2024](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/christmas-2024/) - On 6th December, Sister Susan took a selection of Christmas nativity scenes to form part of an exhibition in Littlehampton United Church. The exhibition featured many styles of crib, made from a variety of materials. The event, including a shop and refreshments, raised funds for the Mumbasa Children charity which supports a school in
- [Retreat in St Joseph's 2024](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/retreat/) - From 23rd to 28th September 2024, the community had our annual retreat in St Joseph’s Convent. The retreat was led by Fr. Peter Williams OSB, Prior of Worth Abbey. It took the theme ‘Mind, Body, Spirit’, with particular emphasis on prayer forms and techniques. Also included was the idea of ‘Soul’ and awareness of the
- [First Professions of Vows in India](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/first-professions-in-mysore/) - On 3rd July 2024, Feast of St. Thomes the Apostle, three novice Sisters from our Community in India made their first profession of vows as Franciscan religious. The novices who made profession were Sisters Monica, Riyona and Jyotsna. Their vows were received by Sister Promodini, the delegate of Mother General. The professions of vows
- [Novices received in India](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/new-novices-india/) - On 8th April 2024, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, two postulants in Mysore community were received to begin the two-year Novitiate stage of their religious formation. Betsy Matthew and Luncha Mary were received as Novices in a short ceremony during evening prayer in St Anthony’s Covent, Belwadi. The whole Indian Community
- [Jubilees 2023](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/jubilees-2023/) - On 15th September 2023, a celebration Mass of thanksgiving was held in St. Joseph’s Convent Chapel for six FMSL Sisters’ Jubilees of religious profession. Jubilee celebrations had been postponed since 2020 due to the pandemic. This year, we were able to mark the Platinum Jubilee (70 years) of Sisters Philomena Flynn, Anastasia McGonagle and Dolores
- [Two more Sisters profess vows in India](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/more-professions-in-india/) - On 6th July, 2022, Sisters Sathya and Sujatha made their first profession of vows during Mass in St. Anthony’s Convent, Belwadi. They join Sisters Fatima and Manju at this stage of Temporary Profession. During this stage in their vocational journey, Sisters continue their religious and professional training while renewing their
- [St. Joseph's Nursing Home Garden Party](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/st-josephs-garden-party/) - On Thursday 2nd June 2022, a garden party was held in St. Joseph's Convent grounds to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The weather was glorious. All the residents with the staff came out to enjoy the sun, music and delicious party food from St Joseph's kitchen. The residents also had invited guests from among their
- [Sponsored Winged Walk!](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/sponsored-wing-walk/) - On 4th June 2022, Sister Clare Bernadette completed a 'Winged Walk' for 20 miles along the South coast of England from Brighton to Littlehampton, in the company of Sister Rose. Sister Clare is raising sponsorship for this challenge in aid of Crisis UK , a national homelessness charity. The event was converted from the originally
- [First Professions of Vows in India](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/novices-in-india/) - On 28th July, 2021, Sisters Manju and Fatima made their first profession of vows in St Anthony’s Convent, Belwadi. The Profession ceremony took place during Mass in the convent chapel. The Sisters pronounced their vows in the presence of Sister Martha and of Sister Anne Joseph, who founded the FMSL mission in India. The Sisters
- [R.I.P. Br. Malachy OFM](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/r-i-p-br-malachy-ofm/) - Rest in peace Brother Malachy Seymour OFM 15th October 1934-31st December 2020 As a child, Brother Malachy came to live with the Sisters in Littlehampton during the Second World War when his hometown of Brighton was being bombed. Later, as a young man, he did his National Service in the Royal Artillery. He served in
- [Sponsored Skydive](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/sponsored-skydive/) - On 20th May, 2017, Sister Clare Bernadette took part in a sponsored skydive in aid of Worthing Churches Homeless Projects at Netheravon airfield near Salisbury. Sisters Elizabeth Varghese, Clare Bowers and Rose with Fr. Anthony McNeil, plus fundraising supporter Alex Mason went along to observe. After a successful jump and landing, the sponsorship funds totalled
- [Sr. Dominic Platinum Jubilee](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/sr-dominic-platinum-jubilee/) - On 25th March, we celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Sister Dominic. This occasion marks seventy years of life consecrated to God through the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The Jubilee day in St. Joseph’s Convent, Littlehampton, began with Mass celebrated by Rt. Rev. Richard Moth, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton and other concelebrants. The
- [Transitus](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/transitus/) - Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth, Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust, Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace, May peace fill our hearts; our world, our universe, Peace, peace, peace.’ The Transitus of Saint Francis On the evening of 3rd October, Franciscans and
- [Silver Jubilee](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/silver-jubilee/) - From 2nd to 5th December, Msgr. Michael Jackson led us in three days (Triduum) of Advent reflection at St. Joseph’s, Littlehampton. At the end of this spiritually enriching retreat, on 5th December, we celebrated the Silver Jubilee of Sister Elizabeth Morris with Mass and lunch. Sister Elizabeth received a Papal blessing in honour of her
- [Opening Of New Convent In Belwadi, Near Mysore, India](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/295-2/) - In January 2019, Sisters Susan and Clare Bernadette travelled to India to attend the opening of a new FMSL house. The first stage of the new St Anthony’s Convent was completed on FMSL land in the rural village of Belwadi, about 10km from Mysore city. The Very Reverend K.A. William, Bishop of Mysore blessed the
- [Platinum Jubilee](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/platinum-jubilee/) - We were blessed to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Sister Benignus’ Religious Profession on 21st November in Knock Community. Sisters Dominic, Rose and Clare Bernadette were among the guests who attended. Father Terence OFM Cap presided for the Jubilee Mass in the Convent chapel. After Mass, Sister Clare Bernadette presented Sr. Benignus with a Papal
- [Nursing Graduation](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/nursing-graduation/) - In November 2018, Sister Attracta celebrated her graduation in Adult Nursing with her group from Worthing Hospital. As she had to be away during the Brighton University graduations, she celebrated receiving her BSc in Adult nursing with the following year’s graduates on 31st July 2019. She was joined for the ceremony in Brighton by a
- [Sponsored 10km walk for homeless charity](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/sponsored-10km-walk-for-homeless-charity/) - On 30th September 2018, our team of four took up the challenge to ‘Go the Distance’ by walking 10km for the charity Turning Tides, whose aim is to end local homelessness. Rose, Susan, Clare and Helen represented the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton among the 130+ participants who warmed up at the starting point in
- [Sponsored Sleepout](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/sponsored-sleepout/) - On Saturday 24th February 2018, Sisters Anne, McLaughlin, Rose and Clare Bernadette took part in a sponsored sleep out in Littlehampton in aid of Worthing Churches Homeless projects. The total raised by the Sisters was around £2,400. Many thanks to all who have supported them.
- [The Friendship Singers](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/the-friendship-singers/) - The summer concert performed by The Friendship Singers planned for 29th June 2020 has had to be postponed due to coronavirus restrictions on gathering and travel. The next concert will be held when this again becomes possible. Please check here for updates. The Friendship Singers Christmas concert in St. Joseph’s Convent Chapel on 9th December

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/) - OUR HISTORY Our Congregation (founded 1911 by Mary Patrick Brennan) inherits the charism of Saint Francis Assisi. The FMSL aim to make GOSPEL LIVING a simple reality. Franciscan life is lived in community. It involves praying, sharing and working together in sisterhood for the spread of God’s Kingdom in and through the Church. FMSL
- [In Memoriam](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/in-memoriam/) - SISTER VERONICA GRANT, REST IN PEACE Sister Mary Veronica Grant FMSL passed away peacefully on 25th February 2018 in St Joseph’s Convent, aged eighty six, following a short illness. Her Requiem Mass was held in St. Joseph’s on 22nd March celebrated by Fr. Tony Baya OFM with Canon Seamus Hester, Fr. Carl Davies and Fr.
- [Convents](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/convents/) - ST. JOSEPH’S CONVENT, LITTLEHAMPTON St Joseph’s Convent began as a Home for boys and girls in August 1898. Please see our history page for further details regarding events and changing times in our development which led us to create St Joseph’s Nursing Home. The Generalate was officially established in St Joseph’s and is today the
- [Care Home](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/care-homes/) - Click on the photo for more information East Street Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 6AU Tel: 01903 711325 Email: stjosephsnursinghome@btinternet.com
- [St Josephs Nursing Home Littlehampton](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/care-homes/st-josephs-nursing-home-littlehampton/) - The home is situated at the top of the small bustling seaside town of Littlehampton. Owned by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton, who have been in residence in the town for over a hundred years, and attached to their convent, the home is an integral part of the local community. There are 24 single
- [FMSL Life](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/fmsl-life/) - Welcome to our FMSL life! Our life is all about experiencing and demonstrating the Good News of God’s love, as announced, and lived by Jesus Christ. As Sisters of the Third Order Regular (TOR) of St Francis, our Gospel life has three related aspects: prayer, community and mission. These are described in our TOR
- [Donation Confirmation](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt]
- [Donation Failed](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support.
- [Donor dashboard](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/donor-dashboard/) - [give_donor_dashboard]
- [Vocations](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/vocations/) - Everyone’s vocation story is unique because God uses many diverse and surprising ways to draw different people. Our Sisters Manju and Fatima in India made their first profession of vows as Franciscan religious (renewed annually) in July 2021. In July of the following year, Sisters Sathya and Sujatha made their own first professions. In 2017
- [News](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/news/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - This is the privacy notice of Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton (FMSL). In this document, "we", "our", or "us" refer to Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton (FMSL). We are company number 232931 registered in The United Kingdom. Our registered office is at St Joseph's Convent, East Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN176AU. Introduction This privacy notice
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - These terms and conditions are the contract between you and Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton (FMSL) (us”, “we”, etc). By visiting or using Our Website, you agree to be bound by them. They protect your rights as well as ours. We are Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Littlehampton (FMSL), a company registered in The United Kingdom,
- [St. Francis](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/st-francis/) - Franciscan spirituality is reflected in the rich tradition shining through the lives of St Francis and St Clare of Assisi and other Franciscan spiritual leaders. To follow Jesus with a Franciscan heart is to lead one’s life with the charism of St Francis. St Francis had a passion for peace. He searched for simplicity. He
- [Contact us](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/contact-us/) - Please fill in the form below: Send Get in touch with the Sisters: Tel: 01903711326 Email: fmslgen.secretary@gmail.com To contact St Anne’s Care Home or St Joseph’s Nursing Home, please see the Care Homes page for contact information.
- [History](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/history/) - MOTHER PATRICK Our Congregation (founded in 1911 by Mary Patrick Brennan – pictured here) inherits the charism of Saint Francis of Assisi. The FMSL make GOSPEL LIVING a simple reality, through community living in Sisterhood, sharing and working together for the spread of God’s Kingdom in and through the Church. The Sisters bring a Franciscan

## Categories

- [Uncategorised](https://www.franciscan.co.uk/category/uncategorised/)