A Diamond Celebration
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ister Helen Sullivan, or ‘Aunty Hel’ as she is widely known, recently enjoyed celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of her Profession as a Sister of St. Joseph Perthville.
the Bathurst Diocese, Helen lived and ministered in Portland and Eugowra.
Enjoying “semi-retirement” in Eugowra, Helen continues to have a seemingly endless supply of enthusiasm and an After entering the Convent from amazing passion for people, especially Coonabarabran, she taught in many those disadvantaged in any way. She schools in the Diocese and was a is generous, selfless and hospitable, has boarding supervisor at St. Joseph’s a good sense of humour, is a woman of College Perthville. She spent 10 years prayer and is also a good cook! as a missionary in PNG and has worked for Catholic Mission in Australia. For It is no wonder the Sisters relished several years Helen lived in Sydney, the opportunity to thank God for this ministering with Josephite Community wonderful woman who has shared her Aid in outreach to refugees and love of God and her Josephite spirit asylum seekers, aboriginal people, with her Sisters and so many others. people with mental illness and those Congratulations Sister Helen on your living on the streets. On her return to Diamond Jubilee.
Sister Helen with Bishop Michael McKenna, who celebrated Mass at Perthville on 3rd November
100 years of Love, laughter, prayer and service
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ister Regina Seigel was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th Birthday with her Josephite Sisters, family members and special friends on Saturday 23rd November. A celebratory morning tea was served at The Vale Lodge at Perthville. Messages of congratulations were read from a number of people, including the Governor General and the Queen. Sister Regina was also thrilled to receive a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. A former music and elocution teacher, Regina delighted her guests by reciting two poems. Sisters and family recalled some of Regina’s beautiful qualities before all present drank a toast to a remarkable and charming centenarian.
Geraldine Millard, Fay King, Sister Regina, Reggie Preston and Sister Regina Millard
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