THREE Catholic sisters’ decades of practical, hands-on, voluntary effort have been honoured by a Border disability support organisation.
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Mercy Connect presented long-service awards to Sister Stephens, Sister Scholastica and Sister Janice to recognise their contributions for more than 30, 25 and 15 years respectively.
Chief executive Damian Lacey said the recipients still assisted daily with Albury programs and administrative tasks. The awards, presented at the Mercy Connect open day, were received “with great humility and embarrassment, but with tears of joy from a lot of the others who have known these ladies”.
“Recognising the absolutely wonderful contribution that these ladies have made to us and the lives of people with disability,” Mr Lacey said.
More than 100 people attended the open day, held at Mercy Connect’s Thurgoona headquarters in Bottlebrush Street. The event demonstrated the organisation’s activities and included choir and drumming performances as well as artwork.
“There was a wonderful spirit,” Mr Lacey said. “Lots of positive feedback from everyone involved on the day, even though it was quite hot. We’re quite upbeat about the potential of the NDIS, with the individuals already in our service receiving more opportunity to reach their potential.”
