When a small group of nuns arrived in Morpeth on January 13, 1883, they were embraced by the fledgling Catholic parish.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Jan. 14, 2013.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
130 years of community service acknowledged
From the Maitland Mercury report:
When a small group of nuns arrived in Morpeth on January 13, 1883, they were embraced by the fledgling Catholic parish.
One-hundred-and-thirty years later today’s congregation is embracing the Sisters of Mercy sill, turning out in force yesterday to celebrate the milestone of their continuing presence in the village.
A special liturgy was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Morpeth, followed by lunch, with 23 nuns from the order joining parishioners in the celebrations.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Jan. 14, 2013.
When a small group of nuns arrived in Morpeth on January 13, 1883, they were embraced by the fledgling Catholic parish.
Full article available at Maitland Mercury, Jan. 14, 2013.
