KOTA KINABALU: Old girls of St Francis Convent Secondary School came to the rescue of Sister Amalia Dorothy Laudi of Kg Sulit, Paitan, who was among the victims of the recent severe floods in the area.
Thirty-eight ladies from the Class of 1975 chipped in when the hat was passed around by Mary Kiob, who led the initiative, collecting a total of RM5,359 in support of the flood-stricken communities under Sister Dorothy’s care.
“We sincerely hope that this little contribution will help you, Sister Dorothy, to continue your noble endeavour restoring and rebuilding the affected communities as you carry on God’s work with strength, resilience and hope,” said Mary as she handed over the sum, witnessed by Sister-in-Charge Mary Grace of Stella Maris Convent, when they gathered at the convent recently.
Recalling her ordeal, Sister Dorothy, who hails from Tambunan, said: “This is the worst experience for me in all my 21 years serving the Paitan village communities. Incredibly, at the height of the deluge, the floodwaters were chest-deep.
“Sadly, all the food supplies, stationery and other necessities kept in the storeroom of my house were submerged for two days. This had never happened before, so I did not see it coming.”
The Franciscan nun is the founder of seven kindergartens, in seven villages respectively, and one hostel in Paitan. She was assigned to Paitan soon after graduating from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
Sister Dorothy, who has won several vocational awards in recognition of her work, has received funding from Samaritans, philanthropists and well-wishers in aid of her Paitan Mission over the years. – Wu VuideKOTA KINABALU: Old girls of St Francis Convent Secondary School came to the rescue of Sister Amalia Dorothy Laudi of Kg Sulit, Paitan, who was among the victims of the recent severe floods in the area.
Thirty-eight ladies from the Class of 1975 chipped in when the hat was passed around by Mary Kiob, who led the initiative, collecting a total of RM5,359 in support of the flood-stricken communities under Sister Dorothy’s care.
“We sincerely hope that this little contribution will help you, Sister Dorothy, to continue your noble endeavour restoring and rebuilding the affected communities as you carry on God’s work with strength, resilience and hope,” said Mary as she handed over the sum, witnessed by Sister-in-Charge Mary Grace of Stella Maris Convent, when they gathered at the convent recently.
Recalling her ordeal, Sister Dorothy, who hails from Tambunan, said: “This is the worst experience for me in all my 21 years serving the Paitan village communities. Incredibly, at the height of the deluge, the floodwaters were chest-deep.
“Sadly, all the food supplies, stationery and other necessities kept in the storeroom of my house were submerged for two days. This had never happened before, so I did not see it coming.”
The Franciscan nun is the founder of seven kindergartens, in seven villages respectively, and one hostel in Paitan. She was assigned to Paitan soon after graduating from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.
Sister Dorothy, who has won several vocational awards in recognition of her work, has received funding from Samaritans, philanthropists and well-wishers in aid of her Paitan Mission over the years. – Wu Vuide
Mary (third left), presenting the sum of RM5,359 from the Class of 1975 to Sister Dorothy, witnessed by Sister Grace (centre), and others.
