Celebration of 140 Years since the arrival of the first Josephite Sisters in Aotearoa New Zealand (at Whanganui on 24 April 1880)

The Anniversary of 140 years since the arrival of the first Josephite Sisters in Whanganui, Aotearoa New Zealand was planned to be celebrated in Whanganui on Sunday 11 October 2020.

Because of uncertainty around COVID-19, the physical gathering was cancelled and instead the anniversary presentations were shared via Zoom.

You’re invited to watch two presentations for this occasions provided below:

Anne Burke’s History Presentation

Ann Gilroy’s scriptural reflection and challenge for the future

Photo: Whanganui River obtained from pxhere.