Left to Right: Bishop Kelly, Sister M. Bonaventure, Mother M. Gabriel Gill, Sister M. di Pazzi, Sister M. Dominica, Mother M. di Ricci, Kate Murphy (postulant) and Sister M Gonzales
The Dominican Sisters of Western Australia marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, 7 August 2024, celebrating 125 years of their presence in Western Australia.
The event was honoured with a Thanksgiving Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Doubleview Parish, celebrated by Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey, with retired Geraldton Bishop Emeritus Justin Bianchini and Dominican priest Fr Tom Cassidy OP concelebrating.
Around 100 people gathered for the occasion, including current principals of Dominican primary and secondary schools, Dominican Associates, supporters of the Sisters, members of the Dominican laity, former students, and Dominican Sisters. The presence of so many underscored the profound and lasting impact that the Dominican Sisters have had on the community in Western Australia.
During those years, over 144 Sisters joined us to preach the Gospel. Sisters mainly taught in schools throughout these Dioceses. Wonderful memories were recalled of times gone by and the relationships forged among students, parents, teachers and laity, Bishops and priests.
One key motto of the Order, to which we hold dearly, is:
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