The Daughters of the Sacred Heart elected Sr Pauline Farrugia as the Superior General of the Congregation at its 14th general chapter.
Sr Farrugia is a registered nurse and midwife as well as a trainer in natural family planning.
She has a BA Hons (Theology) and a certificate in Youth Ministry from the University of Malta.
She spent a long time as a missionary in Kenya and has served in different responsibilities within the congregation.