Jubilee Sisters


The local Dominican Sisters here in Trinidad and Tobago celebrated their jubilees. Sisters Helen Gomes and Elizabeth Blanc celebrated their golden jubilee and Sister Therese Antoine celebrated her silver jubilee. This celebration took place on 17, July 2010 at the Holy Name Convent, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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