| Golden Jubilee of Religious Life - Sister Lois Ann Richardi, Rome, Italy | |
Sister Lois Ann of Jesus, celebrated the 50th anniversary of her religious life as a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth on Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the Chapel of the Generalate. A special Mass of Thanksgiving was offered by Fr. Luigi, OSJ. This was followed by a festive and very joyful dinner, and time to just reminisce over her years of service in Nazareth.
Lois Ann is currently "on loan" to the Generalate in Rome. She has been working for the past three years on researching the Spirituality of our Congregation, but will soon be returning to Australia, which she calls "home".
Being the 2nd eldest among nine children, she was blessed with many sisters and brothers, and parents who surrounded her with love. Her family environment contributed to the deepening of her faith.
Sr. Lois Ann answered the call of Jesus of Nazareth, just as the Lord called Abram, asking him to go from his country and his family to a place where the Lord would be waiting. During the course of her religious life in Nazareth, Lois Ann was sent from the United States to South America, where she served the people in Peru. Following that, she went to Australia. There, she was involved in retreat work for many years. Following a short experience in India, she returned to Australia, on to Italy, and now, will be returning to Australia.
Ad Multos Annos!
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