We stood in the wilds of Australia on that mid summer night and we could truly say, with our Divine model, we have nowhere to lay our heads. (Mother Ursula Frayne 1846)
Ursula Frayne arrived in Australia in 1846 crossed the world on the same sailing ship as Rosendo Salvado. After their 113 day journey Ursula Frayne and the small group of Mercy Sisters who accompanied her had no provision for a place to stay. The Irish Sisters had travelled to Australia to provide Catholic Education in the Swan River colony. They opened the first Convent School in Western Australia - the Convent of the Holy Cross. In the newly 200 years since Catholic Education has flourished.
On Wednesday we celebrated Frayne Feast Day and commemorated the life of this remarkable woman. Staff and students in Frayne House and parents gathered to celebrate Mass. During the homily Fr Bona spoke of the importance of saying please, saying thank you and saying sorry. He also encouraged students to give hope to others as Ursula Frayne had done in the life she lived. The values of the Learning pillar, dignity and personal best, were highlighted. It was delightful to see the students in the Early Learning Centre and the older students join together for this celebration. Thanks to House Coordinator, Mrs Christina DaVini, Frayne staff and Student Leaders for the organisation of their Feast Day celebrations.
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