Sisters of St Joseph awarded Order of Merit for distinguished work in Peru

The Consulate General in Australia, Mr Jaime Burgos, awarded the Sisters of St Joseph, the Order of Merit for Distinguished service in Peru for the last 25 years. On behalf of the Peruvian Government, Mr Burgos said that the award was an acknowledgment of oustanding social work in the areas of Lima, Pitumarca and Tarma.

Sr Anne Derwin, Congregation Leader of the Sisters of St Joseph thanked all the Srs who had worked in Peru, the many volunteers and supporters of the Sisters and those who had given donations of time and money to the project. She also thanked the Peruvian women and men who worked with and for the Sisters.