ST PATRICK'S CONVENT SCHOOL: July 2025

Thursday, 3 July 2025

MORE FROM JOAN AND FRIENDS

I have heard from our staunch supporter, Joan REYNOLDS Fogarty, about a recent get together. In early June, the longtime schoolfriends met at Clovelly Golf Club, which is now Baly Haly.

Joan also sent a photo.

The friends are, L-R:

Brenda Grouchy, Betty Pye, Judy Squires, Eleanor Vatcher, Mary Corcoran, Joan Alston, Joan Fogarty, Patricia Leonard, Rosemary Healy, Madeline Thomson, Catherine Stanley.

Joan, as always, I am grateful for all you do to help and support this Blog. You and your group of friends are just amazing. I wish all of you good health and many, many more happy get togethers. Love you all. 💖

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Tuesday, 1 July 2025

"NUN THE LESS"

Is there no limit to the talents of our St Patrick's Graduates? I have just finished reading a book penned by one such graduate. The book, a gift to me from my sister-in-law, is a memoir of Patricia Brown's journey of faith and where it led her.

Patricia Brown grew up in St Patrick's Parish, not too far from the Church and School. She graduated from St Patrick's in 1958 and moved on to Holy Heart of Mary to continue her education. Patricia's group was among the first to attend the newly opened Regional High School for girls.

When Patricia finished High School she felt the call of a Religious Vocation. This interesting and, at times, poignant book is her personal story. It is told frankly and honestly. To this day, Patricia retains her respect and admiration for the Sisters of Mercy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this little book and I think you will too. To obtain a copy, just message Patricia Finn on Facebook. (Patricia wrote the memoir using her maiden name.) The book is also available through Amazon or Kindle.