A Grace-Filled Milestone: The Platinum Jubilee of Sr. Mary Frances, OCD
The 3rd of December 2025 was a day of immense grace and blessing for the Cloistered Carmel of Mangalore, as the community joyfully celebrated the 75th Jubilee of Religious Profession of their senior-most sister, Sr. Mary Frances of the Blessed Sacrament. With hearts filled with gratitude, the sisters thanked God for her unwavering and persevering “Yes” to His call.

Born on 15 November 1929 in Uganda, Sr. Mary Frances returned to India with her family at the age of ten. She completed her education at St. Agnes College, Mangalore, and at nineteen responded generously to God’s invitation by joining the Cloistered Carmel of Mangalore. On 3 December 1950, she professed her vows, thus beginning a life of profound dedication, prayer, and sacrifice. Over the years, she has served the community in many significant ways, especially as prioress for five terms, guiding the house with wisdom and serenity.

Due to her fragile health and bedridden condition, she was unable to join the Eucharistic celebration offered for her intentions. However, the community visited her in her cell after Mass, where they expressed their love and gratitude by cutting the Jubilee cake and offering their heartfelt wishes.

It was a day of joyful thanksgiving for the entire monastery, all the more special as Sr. Mary Frances became the second sister in the house to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee of religious profession. The jubilarian was deeply moved and delighted by the community’s affection and the simple yet meaningful celebration held in her honour.

May God continue to bless Sr. Mary Frances with His peace, joy, and abiding presence as she radiates the beauty of a life fully surrendered to Him.