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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.
The Letter
October 4th, saw the premiere of The Letter, Laudato Si' Movement's film, in which top leaders traveled to Rome to speak with Pope Francis about Laudato Si' and present how the climate crisis impacts their own lives and that of their communities. For the first time, a...
Sr Eithna Synnott – Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sr Eithna Synnott has been a regular pilgrim to Lourdes over the years since she returned from mission in Africa. She attended in her role as Medical Doctor, supporting Pilgrims on their journey from Ireland to France and during their stay in Lourdes. Last week she...
Mission Month – October 2022
In October, we celebrate World Mission Month, a month dedicated to the life-giving work of missionaries around the world. Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Day 2022 reflects on the theme: “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He reminds us that, “as...
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges, and to increase awareness about the...
2022 Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice : Registrations Open
2022 CONFERENCE ON INTERGENERATIONAL CLIMATE JUSTICE “Enough is Enough! And it Needn’t Cost the Earth.” Comhdháil ar Cheartas Aeráide Idirghlúine “Tá ár sáith againn! Ní chaithfidh an domhan fulaingt a thuilleadh.” Date: Thursday, 20 October 2022 via Zoom. (9am -...
Jubilee Celebrations – September 2022
Srs Eileen Cummins, Anne Cahill and Joan MurrayWhat a joyful celebration on Saturday as we gave thanks for our Diamond Jubilarians. It was wonderful to welcome the families of our sisters to Ardfoyle and celebrate in communion with one another. The pandemic has...
Celebration and Official Launch of the Solidarity Garden, Ardfoyle
Yesterday saw the official launch of the Solidarity Garden by the Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr. Deirdre Forde. The garden was set up on the front lawn of Ardfoyle towards the end of last year. The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, Ireland, were approached...
Season of Creation 2022
The Season of Creation begins September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. The burning bush is the Symbol for the Season of Creation 2022. Today, the prevalence of...
OLA Joint Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child
Review of Ireland 2022 On 15 August 2022, the OLA Justice Desk, in collaboration with others, made joint submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Our submission will contribute to the review of Ireland by the Committee which examines how...
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