THE Mansfield Shire Council recently welcomed three new citizens at a citizenship ceremony on April 13.

All conferees came from different countries including France, Sweden, and India.

Mayor Cr James Tehan officiated the ceremony and congratulated Jacob Chathanattu Phillip, Camille Richard, and Angelica Tudeen on their commitment to being part of Australia's future.

"It is an honour to confer Australian citizenship and to be part of such a significant day for these residents who appreciate and value our society so much that they wish to make Australia their home," he said.

To commemorate their special day, each of the new citizens were presented with a certificate, a citizenship coin, and a native plant by Cr Mark Holcombe and Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Alexander.