Jubilees in early May honoured sisters celebrating from 25 to 80 years of religious life.

M Dominic Ford celebrated 80 years as a Sister of Mercy in ministry in Otago and Southland.  She is photographed renewing her vows with Kathy Lynch and M Regis Low looking on.

Celebrations in Christchurch honoured M Thecla Pearce 70 years, and Rosaline Hendren, Teresa O’Connor, Marie Poff and M Rose Healy, 60 years.  Bernadette Fitzgerald and Mary Gleeson celebrated 50 years and Diane Tyro 25 years.

Pictured from left to right are: Rosaline Hendren, Teresa O’Connor, Marie Poff, M Rose Healy, M Thecla Pearce, Bernadette Fitzgerald, Diane Tyro and Mary Gleeson.