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. Albert Van der Most. Many of her family members attended. Sister Veronica had served in East Bergholt and the Mission House in Hampstead, for many years as a nurse in St. Francis Nursing Home, in Canterbury and in St Joseph’s Convent. May God reward her and give her eternal rest.
Sister Finbarr passed away on 13th June 2018 in St.. Josephs Nursing Home after a short illness.She had taught in the Sisters’ school in Keymer Road, Burgess Hill and in Copthorneschool. She also helped to provide hospitality at Copthorne retreat centre, and the convent in Knock. In 2005, Sister joined the community at St. Anne’s Convent and Care Home in Burgess Hill where she helped with the Sisters’ pastoral mission and witness. In 2013, she retired to St. Joseph’s community in Littlehampton. Sister Finbarr’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Convent on 5th July by Fr. Tony Baya OFM, together with Fr. Ian Kelly, Fr. Seamus Hester, Fr. Carl Davies and Fr. Albert Vander Most. May she rest in God’s peace eternally.
Sister Peter Murray departed this life aged 90 years from St. Joseph’s Convent, Littlehamptonon 15th May 2018 after a short illness. She lived and worked in Keymer Road Burgess Hill, East Bergholt, and for many years in Copthorne at the Sisters’ school and later, retreat centre. She specialised in cooking and hospitality until retiring to St. Joseph’s Littlehampton. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on 31st May by Canon Seamus Hester and concelebrants Frs. Ian Kelly, Carl Davies and Albert van der Most. May she enjoy eternal life with God. Rest in peace, Amen
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Sponsored SleepoutOn 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…
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Nursing GraduationIn 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…
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Sponsored 10km walk…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.…
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Platinum JubileeWe 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…
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Opening of new…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…
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Silver JubileeFrom 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…
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Christmas 2018'Joy to the world' - On Christmas Day, a group of Sisters were invited to sing carols in the hospital ward where Sister Attracta works as a nurse. Link…
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Novitiate in HollingtonOn the evening of 27th June, a Mass was celebrated by Rt Rev. Bishop Richard Moth in Holy Redeemer Church, Hollington in thanksgiving for the opening of the FMSL Novitiate…
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Novices in IndiaOn 15th July 2019, Sisters Suman, Manju and Fatima FMSL were received into Novitiate in St. Francis Convent, Mysore, during Mass celebrated by Fr. Jinto Thomas. They were presented with…
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New novice UKOn 22nd July 2019, Sister Helen FMSL was received into Novitiate during Evening Prayer in St. Joseph’s, Littlehampton. Her reception brought to a close a beautiful annual retreat in St.…
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Sister Fabian RIP1932-2019 Sister Fabian Browne, from County Limerick in Ireland, entered Franciscan life in Littlehampton in 1947, aged sixteen. She served in many places throughout the UK over the years,…
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Renewals of vowsIn August 2019, Sisters and parishioners were blessed to witness the annual renewals of vows by six of our Sisters, received by Sister Clare Bernadette, Mother General. The Sisters' commitment…
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Sr. Martha R.I.P.Sister Martha Geraghty FMSL 1933-2019 Sister Martha, born Rose Geraghty in Clonard, Ireland, entered Franciscan life in Littlehampton in 1953. She was preceded in this by her elder sister Kathleen,…
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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,…
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Postulants, IndiaTwo new postulants, Sathya and Sujatha, entered our Community on 18th November, having completed their, ‘come and see’ phase. The word 'postulant' is from the Latin 'postulare' meaning 'to ask'. …
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First Professions: Sisters Marcellina and PatriciaWe thank God that Sisters Marcellina Imoh and Patricia Irogementi FMSL made first profession of vows on 2nd August 2017 in St. Joseph’s Convent Chap
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Rest in Peace Sister AugustineSister Mary Augustine Salter FMSL passed away on the Feast of St. Bonaventure 15th July 2017, aged ninety seven in St. Joseph’s Nursing Home. She h
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Sr. Dominic Platinum JubileeOn 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.
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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 Bower
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Sr. Francis Xavier R.I.P.Sister Francis Xavier McNally FMSL passed away in St. Joseph’s Nursing Home on 7th October 2018. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Convent chapel on 31st O