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...
For more personal stories, click more
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
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