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UISG Announces New President and Board
The New Executive of the UISG (image via UISG Twitter account) On Tuesday 10 May, the International Union of Superior Generals (USIG) elected the new members of the executive board. The 52 Delegates of the 36 Constellations of the UISG took place...
Communicating Today, Telling the Good News
Successful Conference for CWR Ireland The Communicators for Women Religious, Ireland, held their annual conference at the end of April. While the hope was that the conference this year would be an in-person event, the decision was taken, in the interests...
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions: May 2022
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service. ~ Pope Francis – May 2022 Transcript: ...
Oral Statement to the Human Rights Council
In March, the OLA, together with our partners, the Presentation Sisters, Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice International, were invited to make an oral statement to the Human Rights Council on the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Ireland. This...
‘Silence Would Be Treason’ Named Finalist in New York Festivals Radio Awards
We are delighted that the radio documentary, "Silence Would Be treason" was named a finalist for the New York Festivals Documentary Award in the Human Rights Category. The book, Silence Would Be Treason, Last Writings of Ken Saro-Wiwa features the...
Christianity, the Religion of Vulnerability
“There is no other way of being Christian than to be vulnerable,” Sr. Anne Falola OLA began her testimony at the week long UISG (International Union of Superiors General) plenary which commenced yesterday in Rome. Over 700 Superiors Generals have gathered...
Stop and Reflect – Earth Day 2022
There are so many different days dedicated to Environmental issues: Environment Day, 5 June; World Ocean Day, 8 June; World Wetlands Day, 2 February; World Water Day, 22 March, and a number of others. Today is Earth Day and the theme for this year...
Interview: She is Now a Refugee
Can you close your eyes and imagine for one moment what it would be like if you had to flee your home right now? No notice period, no warning, no time to think…just…grab what you can carry…and leave. I met Adele (not her real name) over the Easter weekend. She...
An Examination of Conscience
It’s important to regularly take the time to examine our conscience, to pause and reflect on our life and look for the ways we may have done wrong or failed to do good. The important part of this process is to reflect on our sorrow over our sins, and how they have...
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