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Marian Mothers
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Click on any picture to enlarge 20th Anniversary Celebration in Wellington Some of the current Marian Mothers with their children
John Craddock sm (director of Marist Laity), addresses the gathering. In the background is the quilt that was given to John Allardyce sm in 1998. This was specially sent from Auckland for this event. Lorna Bergin and Jane Langham (assistant to Fr Craddock), cut the celebration cake
It was Lorna who, following the suggestion of John Allardyce sn, assembled and encouraged the first group of young mothers in 1981, They met in her home for several years, even though her own children were grown and gone. There have been three assistants for Marian Mothers over the years
From the left, Jane Langham (since 1993), Helen Wilson (1982-88), Keri Byrne (1988-93), with John Craddock sm, following Benediction at the anniversary celebration. |
