On November 22nd, 2003 the Diamond Jubilee of the Profession of Sister Enda Staunton was celebrated in the Central House of the Columban Sisters in Seoul.  Sisters, priests, lay missionaries, friends and co-workers of Sister Enda gathered for the occasion.  Eucharist was celebrated by  Fr. Donal O'Keeffe, SSC  while the music and singing was provided by Columban sisters, novice and postulants.   At the conclusion of the liturgy two friends, Kim Joahan and Pak Gabriel shared their experiences of working with Sister Enda.  They have  known her since  1955 when she first arrived in Mokpo with four other Columban Sisters to begin the mission in Korea.  The celebartions and sharing continued over an enjoyable meal which followed.

From Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland, Sister Enda Staunton, has spent all her life working in Korea as a doctor.  At present she gives voluntary service at St. Joseph's  Clinic in Yeong Dung Po. Seoul.  This is a clinic administered by a Korean doctor with a staff of ten and many volunteer workers.  Its purpose is to  provide a service  for the homeless of the area.

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