On Tuesday, 26th February 2008 Sheela Kachappilly made her first profession to become a sister in the Congregation of Our Lady of Fidelity.

The ceremony took place in the Church of the Faithful Virgin, Upper Norwood in the presence of Bishop Paul and Mother Heidi Koller, Superior General.

Sr Sheela is the first Asian religious sister in the Congregation in its 175 year history.