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Lancashire / Re: single mothers home run by nuns
« on: Saturday 05 April 14 16:32 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: shirleyjones on Sunday 23 February 14 21:13 GMT (UK)
I'm not sure if my previous message has been posted. I have been trying for some time to reply to a private message from mary. I am really interested in your research  and have photos

and memories of my time at st teresas'. I do hope to be able to get through to you.
Best wishes shirley jones
Shirley, do you remember me  ....   Blanche   

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Lancashire / Re: single mothers home run by nuns
« on: Saturday 05 April 14 15:59 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: shirleyjones on Monday 22 October 12 20:32 BST (UK)
I was at St Teresa's from 1st May 1968 till mid July. I kept my son, born 15th June, but have never forgotten seeing those poor girls weeping when they gave their babies up for adoption. Many of them were Irish, often returning afterwards to marry the father of their child, their families wanting to preserve the outward show of Catholic respectability.
The nuns were kind and caring, but trapped in the system.
I remember a young nun, Sister Mark, I think she wasl called.
I get tearful remembering that time. It would be great to hear from anyone
who was at St Teresa's then.
                           Remember me Shirley? We shared a room  .... 

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Lancashire / Re: single mothers home run by nuns
« on: Wednesday 29 February 12 12:07 GMT (UK)  »
Hi John.   I was there April to June 1968.  The Sisters Of Charity were decent people but very Catholic.   We girls were offered different names on arrival to enable our situation to be kept secret.  Adoption was facilitated and encouraged.  It was assumed that you would hand over your baby, firstly to a foster carer and then sign your child over for adoption.
  The girls who were there in my time were vulnerable and extremely dependent on St Theresa's. Some had come over from Ireland to have their babies.
  I wish you well with your search John.  Mail me if you think I can help.

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Lancashire / Re: single mothers home run by nuns
« on: Wednesday 29 February 12 11:19 GMT (UK)  »
Hi John
Are you searching for something specific? I just came across the forum this morning and am still reading up.   Have you a connection with St Theresa's?

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Lancashire / Re: single mothers home run by nuns
« on: Wednesday 29 February 12 10:08 GMT (UK)  »
Hello  I was at St theresa's in 1968. Pls  mail me if you still want info.

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