Eucharist at St Mary’s Chapel, Ponsonby marked the golden jubilee of profession of Beverley Parkinson, Pauline Engel, Louis Smith and Mary Foy as they celebrated their ‘call and response’ to Mercy life over 50 years.

The chapel was filled with sisters, family members of the four jubilarians, and friends and colleagues from former and current ministries.

Celebrations and story telling continued over afternoon tea.

‘We thank our God each time we think of you…’