Sister Regina’s 80th Jubilee T
he Vale Lodge, Perthville was the venue for a celebration of 80 years of religious life lived by Sister Regina Seigel. About 30 Josephite sisters, including NSW Regional leader, Sister Mary Ellen O’Donoghue and members of her Council, joined this celebration. Sister Regina’s niece, Charity Sister Regina Mary Millard, travelled from Melbourne to join the celebration for her aunt.
the recitation of some of her poems. It was delightful to hear her recite, at 101 years of age, with such meaningful enunciation and expression.
Pope Francis. A prayer of thanksgiving for the life of Sister Regina, based on Philippians 1:27a, including two hymns chosen by Sister Regina - ‘Mother of Christ’ and Frank Anderson’s ‘Eagle’s Wings’, followed.
This prayer continued with Sister Ann Morrison’s presentation of events of Sister Regina’s life and ministry. The guest of honour added unrehearsed, but The day began with Sister pertinent, comments to this Jeanette Foxe acknowledging presentation. the Wiradjuri people as Regina was an the original inhabitants of Sister Sr Regina this land. Sister Mary Ellen accomplished music teacher O’Donoghue then welcomed and concert producer, a service of Josephite ministry. all to the gathering and successful elocution teacher, presented Regina with an a skilled dressmaker and a After a delicious meal, Sister Apostolic Blessing from commercial chef - all put at the Regina met the request for
Thank you to Sister Mary Ellen and members of her team for their presence with us. Our thanks also go to Sister Jeanette and members of the Perthville staff; Paul Favero, Vicky Handley, Anne Seve and Janelle Lawson, as well as to Sister Ann Morrison and Sister Kathy Jennings. Finally, to Sister Regina - a big thank you for your example to us of a life of wonderful service and fidelity. Sister Maureen Schiemer rsj
NAIDOC Week N
AIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Australia come together to celebrate and acknowledge the gifts that Indigenous people bring the Catholic Church in Australia. It is also a time to reflect on our own relationships with Australia’s first people. NAIDOC celebrations will be held in our parishes and Catholic schools throughout July and we look forward to reporting on these events in the next edition of the Catholic Observer.
Sunday 5th July is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. This is a time where Catholics from all over
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