Sr Nerina Zanardo

"Remain in my love..."

In 1955, Sister Tecla Merlo arrived in Sydney, Australia with Fr James Alberione during his worldwide visit to encourage and strengthen the growing Pauline Family. They travelled together with the first pioneer sisters who came to establish our first Australian community in Sydney. We know how Sister Tecla listened to their hopes and struggles and offered them gentle encouragement. With a motherly heart she reminded the sisters that, even far from home, they were part of a mission far greater than themselves. Together with Fr James, she affirmed the importance of sharing the Gospel through modern communication, offering assurance in the future of our Pauline presence in Australia.