Sister Ann Buckeridge Celebrates 70 Years of Service

On Saturday, 10^th May 2025 in Christopher Grange Nursing Home, Liverpool - Sister Ann Buckeridge DC  celebrated 70 years as a Daughter of Charity with her family, friends, work colleagues and DC companions. Fr Paul Roche CM, Provincial Director, presided over her celebratory Mass. Part of the ambience at the altar was a carved sculpture depicting the “Washing of the Feet” by Jesus at the Last Supper. This had been presented to Sr Ann on her 60^th anniversary, ten years previously, by her sister Tina. On its base is inscribed the names of all the family members. Afterwards there was a lovely meal, served in the Activities Centre. Sr Theresa Tighe, Provincial, gave a congratulatory speech which focused on the span of ministry undertaken by Sr Ann in the past 70 years. After leaving her family home in Sheffield she began her training as a Daughter of Charity at Provincial House in Mill Hill, London. Afterwards she trained as a Primary School Teacher using her teaching skills throughout her life as a Sister in places as far afield as Birmingham, Glasgow, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, Hull and Liverpool. A wonderful life of humble Vincentian service. Thank you, Sister Ann. AD MULTOS ANNOS!