Papal honours for three Sisters of Charity

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In the week before Christmas, 2017 three of our Sisters were advised that they had been bestowed with the Papal Honour of Croce pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.

The Sisters are Sr Anthea Groves, Sr Jacinta Fong, and Sr Sesarina Bau.The honour, created in 1888 by Leo XIII, is the highest medal that can be awarded to the laity by the Pope. It is a recognition of services done for the Church and its head.

The Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher op, will present their honours to the Sisters on March 9, at 9.30 am in the Chapter Hall next to St Mary’s Cathedral. A morning tea will follow the presentation.

Sr Jacinta and Sr Sesarina both continue to minster at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney’s Darlinghurst; Sr Anthea concluded her ministry there just before Christmas. For images of Sr Anthea’s farewell guard of honour from the campus, click on this link.

Two other Sisters of Charity have received this honour – the late Sr Veronica Brady, and the late Mother Marion Corless.

THE WISDOM OF MARY AIKENHEAD
When we have so much to praise the Lord for, we must not complain.
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True affection is to rejoice in the happiness of our dear ones. Never allow a sentiment of resentment to enter into our hearts.
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Pray, reflect and consult – and may the divine spirit direct all to God’s greater glory.
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May our dear Lord Jesus fill your hearts with His own love. Amen!
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We must have patience with others as He has patience with us.
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Under every difficulty try to pray fervently.
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We have much to thank Him for, even for those little drawbacks on our comforts and conveniences.
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Do pray that justice may be accomplished in peace and that truth may prevail.
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Go on now as steadily as you can, relying on the Divine assistance and fear not.
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What we do ought to be done well.

The Sisters of Charity acknowledge the First Peoples and traditional custodians of this land where we live. We respect, value and honour their history, culture and spirituality. We are committed to standing in solidarity and to actively working for justice, peace and harmony in this land.

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