• Maureen Grant

It was a very happy day indeed for three Golden Jubilarians – Sisters Mary Neylon from Ballylea, Co Clare, Teresa O’Connell from Castletownroche, Co Cork  and Margaret Burke from Clonberne, Co Galway, on Saturday, 4 May.  

The weather on the day may have been dull but that did in no way affect the excitement and enjoyment of the families, friends and Columban priests and Sisters gathered for the occasion. The Jubilee Mass was celebrated by Fr James Ruane, Co Galway,   a relative of Sr Margaret’s, assisted by several priests, Columbans and Diocesan, and with two young altar servers. The Mass Homily was given by Sister Redempta Twomey in which she touched on many aspects of the mission journeys taken in different parts by the three Jubilarians; journeys spanning Korea, the Philippines and Peru.

To read the Mass Homily click on this link>>> Golden Jubilees Homily 3 May 2014 by Sr Redempta Twomey)

During the Liturgy, the three Jubilarians renewed their Vows as Missionary Sisters of St Columban. And after being congratulated by all present it was down to the celebration lunch and the cutting of the cake…and continued chat and reminiscences. See below some more photos of the Golden Jubilee Day.

The jubilarians ready to renew their Vows	Symbols presented at the Mass	With the concelebrants after Mass
Columban Sisters Laurentia, Eileen, Nora Mary and Susan	The Jubilarians joining hands to cut the Jubilee cake	Sisters Mary and Brid with Fr Pat Donohoe (Chaplain, Magheramore)

Sister Margaret with some of her family members	All hands on deck to have all go well	Sister Mary with young family guests
Relaxing after the lunch…	…then the Neylon family members together	Sister Teresa greets the Sisters