SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH.

New Zealand Tablet, 30 January 1919, Page 17

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH.

ELECTION OF MOTHER-GENERAL. The election of a new Mother-General of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, in succession to the late Mother Baptista, was an important event that brought to the Mother House in Mount Street, North Sydney, representatives from all parts of the Commonwealth (says an exchange). His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney presided at the election, and for many hours the council sat before the final unanimous vote was given which placed Sister Mary "Lawrence in the high position. Born in Co. Clare, Ireland,, she came to Australia when still a girl, and quickly realised the need there was for nuns to carry on successfully the scheme for educational work, as well as organising great institutions for orphans and the destitute. She found that her vocation meant joining the band of nuns which represented the new Australian Order in Central Queensland, in New Zealand, but especially in South Australia, where she lived prior to entering the community. Her devotion to religion and education is now fully recognised and appreciated. Her years in these various centres have borne good fruit; her tact, her kindness and genuine sympathy for the poor and distressed made her many friends. Of late years she has been acting as local Superior in Mount Street, and has gained the respect and confidence of all who came in contact with her. "Under her prudent leadership the St. Joseph nuns are sure to flourish as in the days of Mother Mary Bernard and Mother M. Baptista.