Sr Lauren of the Cross

Sr Lauren Bishop John Adams Carmelites Vocations

Sr Lauren of the Cross (Butler) made her first profession as a Carmelite Extern Sister in the Christchurch community last week, on the feast of St Teresa of Avila. It was a joyous occasion as she took her vows during a Mass celebrated by Bishop John Adams and concelebrated by a large group of priests. The monastery in Halswell is one of two Carmelite monasteries in New Zealand.

(Left) Sr Lauren of the(L to R) Fr Tien Cao, Fr Brian Fennessey, Fr Monty Bamford, Fr Allan Jones SM, Bishop John Adams, Fr Simon Eccleton, Sr Lauren of the Cross, Fr Barry Malone SM, Msgr Rick Loughnan, Fr Tang Phan, Fr Alister Castillo. Photography credit: Rachel van der Plas


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