Fr. Jean-Laurent Marie: Update

03 May 2021 (Dubai).
We received an update from Fr. Jean-Laurent that following a consultation with the consultant oncologist on 17 March 2021 that the cancer is reported to be in remission, they will do periodic tests and scans for the next 5 years.

Following the above consultation, Fr. Jean had the reversal ileostomy surgery on 12 April 2021. Fr. Jean is still recovering from the surgery as of this update. 

Requesting your continued prayers - as per an update received today, Fr. Jean has still not recovere fully  after 21 days of surgery. 

Thank you. 

29 January 2020 (Dubai).

On the 20 January 2020, Fr. Jean-Laurent underwent a succesful surgery at the London Clinic Hospital to remove the cancerous tumor, lymph nodes and vessels on the right side of the pelvis and the rectum. A temporary stoma and internal catheter is fitted until the join is healed.

Following the surgery, Fr. Jean continues to be closely monitored and supervised by the medical team. 

Members from our Community (including Br. Brillis) visited Fr. Jean-Laurent. 

We kindly request you to continue your prayers for Fr. Jean's full recovery.. 


17 November 2019 (Dubai). 

Fr. Jean's first sessions of chemotherapy have completed. The doctors have reported that these sessions have been effective to cause the cancerous tumor to shrink. The surgery which was originally planned towards the end of these sessions has been temporarily deferred. His condition continues to be regularly monitored. 

We thank you for your prayers and support and request you to continue to pray for Fr. Jean's full recovery. 


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06 August 2019 (Dubai). 

From 01 August, Fr. Jean-Laurent has commenced chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. These sessions are expected to continue for another five weeks after which the doctors will advise on the next phase of treatment. 

Requesting your continued prayers for Fr. Jean-Laurent.


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20 July 2019 (Dubai).

Fr. Jean-Laurent Marie, the Spiritual Director of the Community of Grace, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in the colorectal area on 22 June 2019 in Dubai.

On 25 June 2019, Fr. Jean-Laurent travelled to the UK for further treatment. After seeing his consultant, Fr. Jean-Laurent will shortly begin treatment for his condition which will consist of radiotherapy/chemotherapy and, if required, surgery.

During this time of treatment, we would much appreciate your prayers for Fr. Jean-Laurent.


Contact: 
John E. John, 
Secretary.
Email: mail@gracefilled.org 

Note: 
Updates on the health condition of Fr. Jean-Laurent will be posted on this page as and when we receive relevant news.