Sister Helena: God’s Girl Friday

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014

Last Sunday at St Brigid’s in Pahiatua as she, her family, friends and church celebrate this milestone in her service, Sister Helena will be renewing her vows to continue serving God through the Catholic church.

Not for one moment as she grew up did Helena Margaret Fouhy think she’d ever be wearing a habit. She dreamed of working to save to be able to travel the world. However God had a different plan for her.

She entered the Brigidine Sisters in 1942, taking her final vows 70 years ago, two months before she turned 21.Continue reading

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