Mass of Christian Burial for Sr Carita Higgins
will be celebrated in the
Saint Joseph’s Convent Chapel, 286 Portrush Road, Kensington,
on MONDAY, February 3, 2025
commencing at 10:30 a.m.
Following Mass, the Rite of Committal will be held at
Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Blythewood Road, Mitcham.
We invite you to join the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart
in prayer and thanksgiving for the life of their much loved Sister
who died at Calvary Flora McDonald
in the 93rd year of her life and the 68th year of religious life.
Beloved daughter of Marie and John
and loving sister of Bobby and Ray
(all deceased).
With gratitude to those who lovingly cared for our Sr Carita,
especially the Community at Calvary Flora McDonald.
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Such lovely memories of dear Carita. We came to know her at Aberfoyle Pk and more so as years went by. Her visit (with Mary Lowes) to stay with us in Melbourne was wonderful. Another great memory from that time was a picnic in the beautiful Dandenong forest. A special highlight was meeting Sean Rehn at the Hawthorn Football Club training ground, as was receiving a birthday card from Crows captain Rory Sloane. Such a beautiful lady.
Carita and I were ay School together at the Dominican Convent Kapunda.She was in my class , and she beat me for the Divinity Prize in 1944.The first time I missed out.We are both in our 93rd year,and I am very sad to hear of her passing. Rest in Peace. With Love, Michael
The Cunningham family treasure the memories of Sr Carita and of the many wonderful times spent with her at Aldinga Beach. She radiated joy and faith and inspired us with her humility and openness. We will miss her laughter and sense of fun, but know they will be celebrating in heaven.
It has been a pleasure to know Sister Carita over a long period of time. Dudley watched the funeral at Flora McDonald and I watched it at home. Lovely service and the booklet was wonderful, bought back a lot of beautiful memories of so many dedicated Sisters of Saint Joseph. May Sister Carita Rest in Peace. Hx
Jane Marshall -
With much gratitude , I remember Sr Carita as part of Modbury Parish . She was a gift and joy to our parish , and are great loss when she left us . May she be embraced by her loving God who she served soo well I will be with you all in spirit ion the day from Mary MacKillop Place Sydney Blessings Jane