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The Bicentenary on the Merseyside Waves

Liverpool, UK

This morning, 22 September,  Sr MaryAnne fcJ and Emily (Head Girl at Upton Hall FCJ) were invited for a chat with Helen Jones on DayBreak on BBC Radio Merseyside.
They were talking about the Day of Kindness which launched the start of the Year of Celebrations of the FCJ family around the world giving thanks for the Bicentenary of the FCJ Sisters (1820-2020).

Listen to what they had to say on the DayBreak broadcast. Their interview starts about 1hr 22 mins in. Enjoy!

Follow our celebration on the Bicentenary News page and on social media #FCJ200.

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Marie Madeleine D'Houët (Foundress of the FCJ Sisters)
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Looking forward to the new album of the Poor Clares, Arundel coming out on 24th May! Watch this great video preview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBWjI2PmTfc ... See MoreSee Less

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There are moments in our lives when we are faced with a choice and we simply KNOW what we must do. There is a great clarity about what God is asking and we are freely able to respond because regard…
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An online evening retreat this Friday 22 March, organized by our FCJ sisters in London FCJ Spirituality Centre London: "Abiding Joy"MONTHLY EVENING RETREAT FOR MARCH 2024

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An online evening retreat this Friday 22 March, organized by our FCJ sisters in London FCJ Spirituality Centre London: Abiding Joy
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Well done!TYs on Hope Foundation Trip

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Zoom meetings on Monday evenings 7-8:30pm April 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2024.Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/come-and-meet-jesus-anew-tickets-866691015157?aff=oddtdtcreatorFor more information, kindly contact us at: 403.228.4215 or email us at [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less

Come and Meet Jesus anew this Easter season: an online Easter Ignatian retreat in daily life organized by our FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre.
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Congratulations Sr Christine fcJ (top right photo) and Neighbours In Poplar for this amazing project which has led to 45,000 meals being delivered to people in need in East London. ... See MoreSee Less

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Wonderful! Congratulations and Gratitude to Sr. Christine and all those involved in this great project! 🙏

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A great photo of some of our Sisters in Indonesia Suster FCJ Indonesia "faithfully and Joyfully presenting Jesus to the world".Dengan Setia dan Gembira Menghadirkan Yesus bagi dunia...

Mari menjadi Suster FCJ - Sahabat Setia YesusInformasi Kerasulan Panggilan:Suster Tyas, FCJwa.me/6282144136583#vocation #omk #sahabatkatolik #gerejakatolik #panggilan #hidupmembiara #fcjsisters #fcjindonesia ... See MoreSee Less

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A recent Caritas Australia Mission in Action Seminar featured the work of FCJ Sisters and colleagues at the FCJ Learning and Development Center Inc. in the Philippines. A recording of this webinar is now available.

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A recent Mission in Action webinar by Caritas Australia featured the work of FCJ Sisters and colleagues at the FCJ Learning and Development Center in the Philippines.
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I have spent much of this year so far working with young adults as they make a retreat in daily life. It is so wonderful to see how God works so differently with each person, guiding, loving and challenging them. Introducing the young people to different ways of prayer, and helping them to discern as they open themselves to trust a deeper relationship with God, is such a life-giving ministry....

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I have spent much of this year so far working with young adults as they make a retreat in daily life. It is so wonderful to see how God works so differently with each person, guiding, loving and ch…
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The day was bright on Saturday March 2nd and in Sarasvita FCJ Centre the atmosphere was even brighter. Meita FCJ and a large group of volunteers welcomed a group of children and young people with c…
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FCJ Sisters were featured in London newspapers The Guardian and London Evening Standard a few weeks ago as they opened their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need in collaboration with charity Refugees at Home. The pieces included short interviews with some of the FCJ sisters and some great photos. ... See MoreSee Less

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FCJ Sisters were featured in London newspapers as they opened their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need together with charity Refugees at Home.
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So grateful to you for offering a safe, dry and welcoming home to our guests who need just that.