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's missionary travels have brought her to Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania

Sr. Patricia McMenamin

	Patricia has worked in three continents during her missionary life bringing her from Donegal to Ghana, Zambia and Argentina via Rome.....

Eithna Synnott

	From Gilford in Co. Down, Eithna worked for many years in Nigeria before returning to Rostrevor..........

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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