Sr Lauren of the Cross

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.