Nazareth House

[Elizabeth Berrington]

Having read many postings I realise that many people have had unhappy
experiences whilst in the care of Nazareth House in various locations around
the UK.

I find this very sad because I spent some time in a Nazareth House Mother
and Baby Home in Wrexham, North Wales. I can only say that looking back I
cannot fault them at all in the care and kindness that I received not only
from the nuns but from other staff employed there. This was a complete
contrast from the "care" I received from the then Liverpool Catholic Social
Services now "Nugent Care Society"

The nun in charge of Plas Gwyn was Sister Agnes Celine, whom I understand
received an award (I have no details) for her services to the women and
babies under her care.

My period of time at Plas Gwyn was from November 1969 to April 1970 and I
would be very happy to hear from any other women who spent time there during
the same period as myself or any other time.

Liz Berrington

[robinjh]

in article 9353sb$joe$1...@uranium.btinternet.com, Elizabeth Berrington at
Elizabeth....@btinternet.com wrote on 5/1/01 6:29 pm:

It also appears that the Catholic Children's Society provides an on the face
of it, good service to anyone connected with an adoption from Nazareth
Houses in Bristol and Cheltenham and anyone who was cared for there. I would
be interested to hear of the experiences of anyone who has had counselling
or help from CCS at Bristol.

See http://www.bitcoop.co.uk/ccs/post_adoption.htm

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Robin

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[Annase...@hotmail.com]

Hi, I too spent time at Nazareth hose (October '75 - March '76 under the care of Sister Celina, who was a truly wonderful lady. She did make an awfully traumatic time much more bearable with her compassion and support.
I was lucky , because through my determination and support from Sister Celina , I kept my baby. Many others were not so lucky and did not have the suppport outside Nazareth house and were therefore fore unable to keep their babies. I remember so vividly babies leaving without their mummies and the devastation they and everyone else around lived and felt.
I realise , particularly with what has unfolded over the years re- abuse and pressure of institutions to wrench babies away from mums, that us 'inmates' of Nazareth house Wrexham were truly blessed to have such an amazing lady to take care of us. god bless Sister Celina.
Love and best wishes to you all x

[cong...@hotmail.co.uk]

Hi I also stayed at nazareth house from October 76 to Dec 76 I had a daughter who is now almost 41 and the mother of 2 sons herself I ll never forget Sister Celine or all the other mum s and babies they are always in my thoughts I ve been back to visit what is now a nursing home a couple of times and been invited to look around I shall be visiting again tomorrow as I m in Wrexham on an errand

[neeso...@gmail.com]

Hi I was born there in 1966 and cared for by Sr Brieda but that's all I know, anyone happy to share any more info. Many thanks.

[clitc...@gmail.com]

I too was in Nazareth House from August 1974-November 1974 and l can certainly say that Sister Celine was absolutely fantastic. I had to have my baby in the hospital because he was breech, much to my disapointment. We all worked as a team during the day. It was both a happy and a sad time, but l will never forget it, especially Sister Celine.

Carol M L

[jaspe...@googlemail.com]

I'm looking for my auntie called Susan, she had a baby at the Nazareth House in Wrexham in April 1974.

I was wondering if anyone was there at the same time or knows how to find out more information.

Thanks

[hippyru...@gmail.com]

Hi,I stayed a short time at Nazareth house in Wrexham in 1983,my son was adopted,I was cared for by sister Celine,she was a truly wonderful lady who took such good care of me...I'm happy too say I managed too trace my son again 4 years ago something I always dreamed of doing...I've never forgotten my stay at Nazareth house or sister Celine,I understand she moved to America too carry on her work...Rachel,Shropshire

[trainingandde...@gmail.com]

I am looking for my brother who was born in Nazareth, Wrexham in 1973. I keep hitting brick walls, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ellen.

[ellenm...@gmail.com]

Hi, would you please share how you find your son I'm looking for information on the Sisters of Nazareth, Nazareth House in Wrexham around 1970 - 1973. I'm looking for my brother. Any info greatly appreciated.

@wrexham @adoption #ancestry

[karench...@gmail.com]

On Friday, 5 January 2001 18:29:30 UTC, Elizabeth Berrington wrote:

[karench...@gmail.com]

On Friday, 5 January 2001 18:29:30 UTC, Elizabeth Berrington wrote:

Hello liz i also stayed at Plas Gyn with Sister Celine in 1973 i like you could not fault the care i had as a young adult, i managed to keep my baby he is 46 years old now. I did write to her some years ago she spent her days in los angles, always recall her fondly, and the young ladies i stayed with also.

[laurene...@gmail.com]

On Friday, January 5, 2001 at 6:29:30 PM UTC, Elizabeth Berrington wrote:

Hello,

Is there a way to contact Ms Celine?

[ayen...@hotmail.com]

Hello there, I was born in Nazareth House Wrexham on February 4th 1973 with the birth name Nicholas Anthony Jardine. I was adopted within a few months and moved to Stafford. I've just started making enquiries about finding my birth mother who I believe was 16 at the time. Any info would be appreciated. Many thanks, Adam

[diane...@yahoo.co.uk]

Hi Ladies, Sister Celine sadly died on 4/10/18 at Nazareth House back home in County Clare, Ireland. She and her twin sister who was also a nun spent 20 years in Nazareth house Celine in Los Angeles and twin sister in San Diego I have photos if anyone wants any of her in more recent years. She was an amazing lady. I was at Nazareth House, Wrexham in 1978

[jacqueline mercer]

On Friday, January 5, 2001 at 6:29:30 PM UTC, Elizabeth Berrington wrote:

[jacqueline mercer]

On Friday, January 5, 2001 at 6:29:30 PM UTC, Elizabeth Berrington wrote:

[bushido warrior]

On Tuesday, 1 May 2018 at 15:54:20 UTC+1, clitc...@gmail.com wrote:
> I too was in Nazareth House from August 1974-November 1974 and l can certainly say that Sister Celine was absolutely fantastic. I had to have my baby in the hospital because he was breech, much to my disapointment. We all worked as a team during the day. It was both a happy and a sad time, but l will never forget it, especially Sister Celine.
>
> Carol M L

Hi there
I was also here born 1974 qould loke to trace my mother but dont know how