Benemerenti Congratulations

Special congratulations to John and Ros Hartley who have both received the Benemerenti in acknowledgement of their years of service to Catholic Church.

Benemerenti Congratulations

Special congratulations to Ann and Michael Whitehead who have both received the Benemerenti in acknowledgement of their years of service to the Association of British Members of the Hospitalité and Lourdes. For many years, Ann was the CA's Chief Handmaid.

Congratulations to...

...Helen Carroll who received a Benemerenti in Lourdes this year. There was an audible gasp in the packed Hospitalité Service this year, in the Chapelle St Pierre (Acceuil Notre Dame), when Bishop Crispian Hollis announced a Papal Award for Helen Carroll, and a great burst of applause when he gave her the medal and scroll, Benemerenti.

The Bishop, our Patron, referred to her impressive service in and concerning Lourdes: 50 years a handmaid with the CA, 20 of which as Deputy Chief Handmaid; a spell on the Executive Committee and then a Trustee of the CA; about the same time with Leeds Pilgrimage as with us, including 30 years as their Chief Handmaid; a devoted member of the St Frai branch of the Hospitalité NDL (for over 40 years) and a councillor there for 10 years.

A story of consistent service to the sick. Well done, Helen.

(David Lewis)

Helen Carroll wrote:
I would like to say a very big “Thank You” for all the kind letters, cards, phone calls, I received following my presentation of the Benemerenti in Lourdes. These are truly appreciated and I keep everyone in my prayers.