presence

Our vision:

Love of God
passion for humanity
urges us on in freedom
to nurture life for all

Latest News:

 

OUR LATEST COMMUNITY SETS UP IN

TOWNHILL, SWANSEA

 

 

 

 

COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

Our Founder Louis Marie Baudouin encouraged us to have plenty of space in our hearts to bring freedom and spread the Gospel of Love.

 

I believe I am called to make a difference in peoples lives. I am present to people who want to explore what concerns them ... causes them distress and pain ... those burdened by life's events ... those who want to discover ways of living more resourcefully and authentically ... to find meaning in life.

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ST. MARGARET'S CONVENT, EDINBURGH

 

Sr. Mary ministered in Bauchi, Northern Nigeria, from 1973 - 1995.

During that time Mary was involved in a wealth of creative initiatives to help the people of Gambar. An important venture was opening a catechetical centre to train village catechists and their wives. This was a two year programme with theoretical and practical elements. Back in UK we marvelled at Mary's achievements in setting up progrmmes for health and hygiene, agro-forestry, bike repair, soap making, poultry and rabbit rearing, and all forms of needlecraft.

Since 2001 Mary returns to Gambar each year for 3 months to continue working for and with the people responding to their current needs. This year among other activities, Mary taught a group to make jewellery.

Some of the finished pieces

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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008

 

 

World Youth Day is an invitation from the Pope to the youth of the world

to celebrate their faith around a particular theme.

The WYD08 theme, received from Pope Benedict XVI is:

'You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.' Acts 1:8

Our picture shows young people raising funds for their trip

by washing parishioners cars on Sunday mornings

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PRAYER LINE

01792 459028

The Prayer Line at Stella Maris Convent operates on Monday and Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. At all other times, requests for prayer are recorded on the answer phone. The requests are placed on the altar for the prayer of the Sisters of the community.

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NURTURING GOD IN SELF AND OTHERS

A weekend for women

20 - 30 years

16th - 18th May 2008

149 Bethune Road, Stamford Hill,

London N16 5DY

Further Information

Email Sr. Hilary Brown

hilaryuj@tiscali.co.uk

02072548321

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A NEW VENTURE

 

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul opened their first shop in London on 8th December 2007.

On the 16th January 2008 the shop was officially opened

 

Members of the local SVP Society were there to offer their support

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CHRISTMAS 2007

 

The ladies of the UCM preparing for their guests

Our guests take their places

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Sister Agnes Seed

9th January 1906 - 24th October 2007

"We belong to Jesus in time and in eternity"

Louis Marie Baudouin

 

 

Sr. Agnes is remembered with great affection by all her Sisters, her family, friends and the many people - pupils, teachers and parents in particular who were touched by her life of dedicated service. A skilled, versatile teacher who communicated her love of Scripture, her enthusiasm for French and Latin and her sensitive appreciation of classical music. As a Headmistress she will be remembered with respect and gratitude for her gentle, sympathetic approach to all. May she rest in peace.

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Sr. Winifred receives a Papal Blessing on the occasion of her

Golden Jubilee.

Quoting Sr. Winifred, "My Golden Jubilee was an occassion of great joy and happiness and gratitude to God for his faithfullness to me throughout 50 years of Religious Life."

Sr. Winifred with friends and family who gathered to

celebrate with her.

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Nearly 40 ursulines of Jesus gathered from Latin America, Canada, Cameroon and Europe for a meeting at our Mother House,

Chavagnes-en-Paillers in La Vendee, France. The meeting was lived

as a week long market, sharing good ideas and practice around our

work for culture of vocation.

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