News from the Bernardines

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On the feast of the founders of the Cistercian family, on the 26th January, we heard the sad news that Sr. Frances at Brownshill had died. She had been suffering from cancer and though it was expected, any loss comes as a shock. We pray for the repose of her soul and for the comfort and consolation of all those who mourn her at this time. Sr. Frances taught for many years at our former school in Slough, left to teach elsewhere and then returned at the age of 52 to enter with us. She spent several years at Slough, moved to Hyning in 2006 and then moved to the foundation at Brownshill in 2006. Her funeral will take place at Brownshill on February 1st and she will be brought to Hyning and buried in the cemetery the following morning. We ask you to remember her and the community at Brownshill in your prayers.

Sr. Frances R.I.P.

Sr. Josephine Mary and Sr. Michaela went to France for several days in January for meetings and had the joy of meeting Fr. George Marie, the architect of the monastery and the new church in Burkina Faso. Fr. Georges Marie gave a talk to the french community and showed many videos and photos of the construction. It was wonderful to hear recent news and to see the progress of the new church and buldings made possible by the generosity of the people of St. Joseph's parish, Ansdell who have given over £25,000 for the construction of the church. At the moment I am uploading many of the photos given by Fr Georges. The main Burkina page has links to those already done and more will follow soon. Burkina

The Hyning newsletter is now online Newsletter and the 2012 programme is available. There is a lot happening this year, starting with a monastic experience for young people at Hyning on the 28th - 30th January. Our Lent course this year will be "Women in the Bible". For more events and details click here. We look forward to seeing all of you again in 2012.

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News updated Jan 21st 2012