Our Associate's Page NEWS from ... Sister Monica  in Nelson, New Zealand
1 April 2006	"Visit" from the "United Nations" - Akko (Japan), Anna and Sujin (Korea) and Ling (China) entertained by Anna (Vietnam) and Himani (Bangladesh)
2 April 2006	17 seedlings 'peeping' from the earth, nurtured lovingly by Himani.   And what are they? ... Chilli of course! Nelson Associates gathered at our Convent for Evening Prayer.   June talked of religious life for her over 50 years, followed by a cuppa and some of her delicious piklets.
9 April 2006	RCIA Retreat Day for six candidates conducted in our Chapel.
13 April 2006	Goldie (the cat, yes, ours ..) has joined the maintenance team at 20 Manuka Street.   The cheek of her!
14/15 April 2006	We celebrated the Holy Week Triduum with the Parish including the Way of the Cross, walking from Tahunanui Beach to the Nelson Cathedral Steps.
26 April 2006	Catherine and Monica visited Christchurch to see relations. On their return Monica received news of her sister Sadie's death. A time to grieve - but also a time to celebrate a Faith-filled life dedicated to her family.
15 May 2006	Francis Maloney, a former student of our Sunnybank Boy's School and arguably out longest serving Associate visited us
16 May 2006	What captivating birdsong from a tui close to our house
22 May 2006	Eleanor RNDM and he guide dog Kylie visited us and yes, Kylie was a model of good behaviour! ... even in the house,
12 June 2006	Very cold!   And the visitors to our door for a free meal are increasing ...
17 June 2006	Aung San Su Ky's 61st birthday and we were invited to attend a small celebration in her honour. A growing Burmese community here.   Preserving their culture but not in an exclusive way.
25 June 2006	Our Associate's Day.   A cuppad and input prayer.
2 July 2006	Srs Monica and Himani went to Hamilton for the Provincial Gathering.   An uplifting time for all 70 sisters who atended.   Major issues covered were Leadership and the Prophetic Role  of Women in the Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
15 July 2006	Friday we attended Mass at Garin Chapel, celebrated by Cardinal Philippe Barbaran, Archbishop of Lyons.   His visist is part of the pilgrimage of more thanm 30 people following in the footsteps of Mother Aubert and Bishop[ Pompallier.    Both of whom knew our Foundress.   Further to the French Connection, our first four RNDM's to Nelson came from the diocese of Lyons in 1871.
27 July 2006	June Walsh entertained 28 little visitors from the local Catholic School, St Josephs.   Bright and bubbly they were an absolute delight.