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Remembering the Ugandan Martyrs

Today as the church celebrates Charles Lwanga and companions known as the Martyrs of Uganda, Christians who died for their faith but were seen as those who were rebellious and had to be executed. Today is also known as Martyrs Day in Uganda to commemorate the...

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SMA Summer School 2021

by Michelle Robertson - OLA Communications Officer | Jun 3, 2021 | Events, Justice

The SMA Summer school traditionally takes place over a week in the summer at the SMA Retreat and Conference Centre in Dromantine. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the decision was made to hold this year's Summer School via Zoom. The SMA Summer School provides...

Dublin Sisters Share their Garden for Laudato Si’ Week

by Michelle Robertson - OLA Communications Officer | May 26, 2021 | Care for Creation, OLA News, Spirituality

The sisters in our Dublin Community find God in all places, but they especially love to be close to the Creator in the beauty of their garden. Sr Mary Jo spends time feeding the birds that visit the garden, and Sr Julie loves her wild flower garden (pictured...

Ecological Missionary Rosary – Laudato Si’ Week

by admin | May 25, 2021 | Care for Creation, Justice, Spirituality

Adapted with thanks from the Laudato Si’ Missionary project by Sr. Annarosa Crippa, OLA As part of the OLA “Green Community” Campaign, we are praying the Missionary Rosary during Laudato Si’ week. We’d love you to join us in asking the Spirit to open the hearts of the...