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Collaboration, Magic and Little Miracles
The core of the OLA mission is to know and love God, and to make God known and loved. With God at the centre, this mission unfolds through our various ministries with a commitment to non-violent action for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. Our primary...
2024 International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking (IDPAAHT) is celebrated annually on the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita on 8 February, since formally observed in 2015. Inspired by the commitment of young people from all over the world, the...
The Weaponisation of Cultural Beliefs in Human Trafficking: A Webinar
In February, the prayer focus of the OLA Justice desk is for the victims of the insidious crime of human trafficking. Despite our collective efforts, human trafficking continues to plague societies worldwide, its grasp extending across borders and cultures. To mark...
St Brigid’s Day Celebrations Ardfoyle
On the eve of the Feast of St Brigid, Ardfoyle came alive with our annual neighbourhood celebration. Embracing Irish traditions, the children brought the rushes into the hall to craft St. Brigid's crosses. We sang the hymn dedicated to St Brigid, spoke the blessing in...
RIP Sr Rosarri O’Sullivan OLA
Sr Rosarii O’Sulluvan was called home to God on Tuesday. Sr Rosarri would have celebrated her 104th birthday in March. She is deeply regretted by her niece, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and all the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles. A Requiem Mass to celebrate...
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions 2024
The Holy Father's monthly prayer intentions are entrusted to the Worldwide Prayer Network and serve as a global call to transform prayers into concrete actions. Originally established in 1844 as the Apostleship of Prayer, this network, initiated by the Jesuits,...
COP 28: An Opportunity to Address Disparities in Climate Impact
The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, currently unfolding in Dubai, UAE, signifies a pivotal moment for global leaders to address climate injustice and refocus efforts on the most vulnerable communities worldwide. This conference, which encompasses the 28th...
Forging Peaceful Paths: Insights from the WIC Round Table in Kaduna, Nigeria
Image courtesy of the WIC Facebook Page Recently, the Women’s Interfaith Council (WIC), an association and network of women peacemakers in Kaduna state and Nigeria, organised a Round Table under the theme ‘If You Want Peace, Work for Justice, Promote Human...
Safeguarding the Rights of Children in Ireland: Urgent Calls for Action
In February 2023, the Committee on the Rights of the Child concluded its examination of Ireland under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The OLA Justice Desk, collaborating with others, presented critical concerns and recommendations in a joint...
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