For the past 130 years, faithful to the vision of our Founder, OLA Sisters have continued the work confided to the Congregation by the Church.Read more about the personal stories of some of OLA Sisters.

Sr.Anne Cahill

Anne is a native of county Cork. Since joining the OLA Sisters iun 1960, her missionary travels have brought her to Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.
Sr. Kathleen McGarvey

Currently working in Kaduna, Nigeria, Kathleen has lived an interesting missionary life which has taken her from her home in Falcarragh in Donegal to Argentina, Rome and Nigeria....
 
Sr. Clare Fitzgerald

Clare hails from Cork City and has spent many years working in Nigeria. "For thirty eventful years I was teaching English Literature in Teacher Training Colleges and Secondary Schools. I put down roots in an African culture that was hospitable, Godly, and discovered that it was Holy Ground – God had visited His people long before I arrived....
 
Sr. Elizabeth Hayes

Elizabeth is from County Limerick and has spent more than 50 years of her life working in Education in Nigeria.....
 
  What brought me here? I have often asked that question in the past three months as I struggle to learn a new language and to discern the direction in which God is leading me...
 
  I was born in a very rural area far from any convent. God blessed me with very prayerful parents and I have very happy memories of home to this day....
 
  My grandniece asked me recently how did I come to be a Missionary Sister and why Missionary.It was a demanding interview. She left no question unasked. I told her “tis a long story...
 
  Sr. Fidelma Caffrey - Remembering – A privilege of old age – So much to be thankful for...
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Jubilee celebrations in Ardfoyle Saturday March 6th saw the Jubilee celebrations of five OLA Sisters in Ardfoyle.Read more

Sr. Dominica Geary celebrates 100 Ardfoyle was the venue for the birthday celebrations of Sr. Dominica. More

Volunteering Opportunities
Interested in either a short or long term experience in Tanzania? The OLA Sisters are currently looking for Nurse Midwives and/or Home Economics Teachers to work in our mission in Tanzania. If you are interested in discovering more about OLA work in Tanzania, click here or please contact us on volunteering@olaireland.ie
OLA's work in many African countries, including Tanzania Nigeria, Ghana, , Benin, Togo, Chad, Ivory Coast, Niger, Burkina Faso Lebanon Egypt In Europe we are in Holland, France, Italy, and Ireland. We also work in Argentina and Canada. ....
We are missionaries who stand side by side with women in their struggle for dignity and a decent quality of life. Through our commitment to prayer in Religious Life, we are empowered to fulfill our mission by working to improve the quality of life of people wherever we are. Read more
We are an international group of Religious Sisters numbering around 750. Coming from more than 18 different countries and living in international communities, we strive to be examples of 'Women in Communion'. Read more

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Ardfoyle Convent
Ballintemple
Cork
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