Ireland has a very strong Missionary tradition. Since the 1800's, Irish Missionaries have been travelling to all parts of the globe, spreading the Gospel message of love and working to improve the quality of live so that

For over 130 years OLA’s have been leaving Irish shores to work in many parts of Africa and more recently in Argentina. While OLA Sisters/Volunteers are the ones to “go on mission”, it could never be done without the support of many many people who share in our mission. We go as ambassadors representing the goodwill and support of our friends, families and home parish communities. People offer this support in whatever way possible:

-	Through praying for the missions
-	Through providing financial or material support sometimes in the form of Mission Support Groups
-	Through short or long term Volunteering

It is the combined effort of all these parts that make up OLA mission today and down through the years.