Mags GarganSr Angela Hurley FMM died peacefully in St Joseph’s Convent, Rush, Co. Dublin at the age of 90.
Originally from Cork, she pronounced her first vows at Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon and in 1949 sailed to her new mission in South India.
Her leadership skills came to fruition initially as superior of the University College, Stella Maris Madras. Elected delegate to the General Chapter in Rome 1972 she brought back to India clear directives for the implementation of the decisions of the Second Vatican Council.
After 30 years in India Angela took time for renewal in USA, and was then sent as delegate of the Superior General to a totally new FMM Mission in East Africa.
In the 1990’s, Angela returned to Ireland where she was elected the Provincial of UK Ireland and Malta.