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Stories, reflections, and updates from our mission and community life. Here we share reflections, insights and experiences, believing that the simple act of sharing can inspire, connect, and open hearts.
Hidden in Ardfoyle’s Archives: Photographic Slides of Ardfoyle
Here at the archives at Ardfoyle, a wonderful discovery was made when a collection of boxes and cases that were tucked away in the corner were taken out and moved to our most recent shelving unit. These boxes which had laid on the floor for a number of years were...
2023 Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice – REGISTERATIONS OPEN
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2023 Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice Climate and Biodiversity: Thinking Ecologically "Cherishing Life on Earth" Date: Thursday, 26 October 2023, via Zoom, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (GMT+1) The highly...
Celebrating Our September 2023 Jubilees
Congratulations to Sr. Clare Fitzgerald, Sr. Maria Lee, Sr. Julie Doran, and Sr. Janet Nutakor as you celebrate your Jubilee achievements! The radiant and sunlit day, as we gathered to celebrate in Ardfoyle on Saturday, was a fitting backdrop, mirroring the...
Witnessing Climate Impact in Africa
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) and the Society of African Missions (SMA) are proud to announce the launch of their podcast series, "Missionary Voices: Witnessing Climate Impact in Africa," to mark the Season of Creation. This collaboration showcases the...
ACW 2023: Nairobi Hosts Global Climate Leaders
Africa Climate Week (ACW) is an annual gathering that unites leaders from governments, businesses, international organisations, and civil society to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. This year's event, ACW 2023, is particularly noteworthy, as it...
VACANCY: OLA Justice Officer
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) wish to recruit a Justice Officer, working full-time. The role will involve hybrid-working for the first year based at Ardfoyle Convent, Ballintemple, Cork, after which flexibility around remote working is negotiable. The...
A Reflection from Within – Musings of an OLA Sister
At the heart of our mission, guided by faith and compassion, our sisterhood embarks on a journey of service to Africa and people of African descent. As an OLA Sister, I find profound joy and fulfilment in every step I take on this path of love. My calling to...
Sr Patience Ezimigbo OLA Shares her Journey with Kiswahili
Kiswahili: A Language Connecting Past and Present The 7 July of each year is celebrated as World Kiswahili Language Day. Kiswahili, a language with a rich history and widespread usage, has garnered global recognition for its cultural significance and role in...
Sr Eithna Synnott OLA Honoured for Service in Lourdes
On 27th May, in the quaint little Chappelle de Notre-Dame, on the final evening of her most recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Sr Eithna Synnott OLA was one of the volunteers presented with the St Patrick’s Medal for her unwavering dedication and service in Lourdes over...
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