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CWR Conference 2023
The OLA sisters are part of the Communicators for Women Religious, Ireland and we are pleased to share the details of this year's conference which will be an in-person event! Join the 2023 CWR Ireland Conference: Register Now! Dublin, Ireland - CWR Ireland is...
International Women’s Day 2023
Theme: DigitALL - Innovation and technology for gender equality. From the earliest days of computing, women have been pioneers in the digital world, contributing their unique insights and skills despite facing countless obstacles. As we enter the age of...
AEFJN Ireland Submission to Ireland’s Voluntary National Review of the SDGs
AEFJN Ireland, of which the OLA Justice Officer is chairperson, recently made a submission to the Irish Government’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Stakeholders were invited to make...
Journal Reflections During Lent
As we enter into the season of Lent, we are invited to embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and reflection. This is a time to pause, to examine our lives, and to discern the ways in which we can grow closer to God and to one another. Lent is a season of...
A Reflection as we Approach the Season of Lent
As we approach the season of Lent, let us take a moment to reflect on the sacredness of this time. Let us remember that Lent is a season of repentance, of turning back to God, and of renewal. It is a time to recommit ourselves to the path of love and...
Final Profession of Sr Donatha Paul Urassa OLA
We are delighted to share the news of the Final Profession of Sr Donatha Paul Urassa OLA, held in Mwamapalala on Saturday 18th February 2023. The celebration of her final profession was a significant milestone in the life of Sr Donatha, it was the public declaration...
90 Years and Growing!
On the 30th of January 2023 St. Theresa College Ibadan marked its 90th Anniversary. Celebrations of Mass, prayer, music, song and dance continued until 4th February, and a rich variety of cultural displays and so much more punctuated the four days...
SYNOD: Final Remarks from the Continental European Assembly Prague
Sister Kathleen McGarvey, Provincial Leader of the OLA Irish Province was one of the fourteen delegates from Ireland to participate in the assembly held in Prague from 5 - 12 February. The Prague assembly is one of seven continental assemblies taking place in...
Created in God’s Image: Reflecting on Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a deeply concerning issue as it goes against the inherent value and dignity of every human being. As Christians, we believe that every person is made in the image of God and thus should be treated with respect, love, and compassion....
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