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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.
Kathleen McGarvey visits Mikono Yetu in Tanzania
Kathleen McGarvey OLA, Sophia Nshushi (Programme Manager, Mikono Yetu) and Sr Regina Opoku OLAKathleen McGarvey OLA, our Provincial Leader is currently visiting Tanzania, which is a Region of the Irish Province of the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles. Last week she had...
Silence Would Be Treason Documentary
Sr Majella McCarron at the launch of the Silence Would be Treason ebook The BBC Documentary Podcast will be broadcasting a documentary on the book, ‘Silence Would be Treason, last writings of Ken Saro-Wiwa’ on Saturday 19th June at 12:06 (UK time). [UPDATED -...
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...
SMA Summer School 2021
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
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
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...
Pentecost 2021
This week-end we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, which takes place 50 days after Easter Sunday, it’s a very special Feast in the life of the Church and the Christian Community, and it represent the official birthday of the Church. The Advocate promised by Jesus...
Trees, Biodiversity and Community Tree Mapping
All life on earth is bound up with trees: they are critical to biodiversity. Our native woodland is home to a wealth of wildlife from shade-loving plants and delicate fungi to nesting birds, mammals and insects. Trees and woodland ecosystems in particular provide...
Community Gardening
Biodiversity Awareness 17 – 23 May – Day 3 The Experience of Green Spaces for Health Green Spaces in urban areas are important places of safety for all sorts of wildlife species, they offer an urban refuge, and they are a valuable support for our...
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