On 13th June Mary Meenan of Grays Emerging Fraternity was Professed into the Secular Franciscan Order. Fr Paul Boagey MHM was delegated to be the celebrant by Br Donal Walsh ofm. In his sermon Fr Paul spoke about the importance of community and fraternity. He told Mary that she was standing on the shoulders of giants like St Francis, St Clare and St Anthony of Padua (who feast day it was) and how they, with others, would be her inspiration and guide for the rest of her life.
Photo: Back Row: Veronica Hughes, Fr Paul Boagey MHM, Monica Poku, Anne North and Dianne Oxley
Front Row: Mary Polley, Bernadette Brown, Mary Meenan, Ursula Robinson and Mary McLaughlin
Congratulations Mary – welcome to the Franciscan family
This is truly wonderful news. At a time when we have struggled to cope with the covid restrictions it shows we have won the battle and we are fighting back to win the war and beginning to rebuild our wonderful order, Congratulations to our newly professed lady member. May you have many years sharing with us as you progress on your journey in Faith. Also many congratulations to you Formator for guiding you.