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Bishop Martin celebrates Silver Jubilees of four Missionary Sisters
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Bishop Martin celebrated the silver jubilees of four missionary sisters during a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Felim in the Diocese of Kilmore on October 3, 2026.
Sr. Lovina, Sr. Mary, Sr. Angela, and Sr. Eucharia, members of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, marked their silver jubilees. Bishop Martin noted that the congregation was founded by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924.
The liturgy included the congregation's leader, Sr. Franca, as well as Bishop Emeritus Leo and various priests. Among the attendees were Fr. John from the Idah Diocese and Fr. Patrick from the Nnewi Diocese, who recently arrived to begin his ministry at the Cathedral Parish.
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- Official sourceBishop Martin’s Homily – MSHR Silver Jubilee Mass – 3 October 2026
Diocese of Kilmore · Diocesan Secretary
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