Former Saint Joseph’s Secondary School Principal laid to rest

The life of Sister Genevieve Loo was one of commitment, faithfulness and service to her family, the Catholic Church and the development of the education sector in Fiji.

These were the words of Sister Lusiana Dimate Matai who spoke on behalf of the Sisters of Cluny at the Funeral Mass for Sister Genevieve.

Sister Lusiana also reminisced on the stern but wise words of advice she was given when she was taught by Sister Genevieve at Saint Bede’s College in Savusavu.

Anastasia Seeto who is Sister Genevieve’s youngest sister spoke of how Sister Genevieve or Christine as she was known to her family was a true blessing to her family and her passing has left a huge vacuum in many sectors.

Meanwhile, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong also recalled how amidst meetings at the Ministry of Education on policies and implementation of various programs stood a small nun who always had critical feedback before any policy or program was approved.

Tributes by past students for the former Saint Joseph’s Secondary School principal poured in from around the world and were also read at the Funeral Mass for Sister Genevieve.

Hundreds of people including old and current students of Saint Joseph’s Secondary, Marist Brothers High School and Saint Bede’s College, families and friends were present at the Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral.