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Upcoming Events

Overcoming Climate Fatigue – Motivating Action: In the face of a climate emergency, awareness has never been higher; yet, action remains elusive. Join us via Zoom on 22 May where our speakers will be in conversation, sharing insights and practical tools to overcome lethargy and inspiring us to action. Details to follow shortly.

Facebook Live Panel Review of TIP 2024 Report: In June/July, subject to the release of the 2024 report, we will host a Facebook Live Panel Review on Trafficking in Persons (TIP 2024) report.

Annual Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice: Our Annual Conference on Intergenerational Climate Justice will return in October (date to be confirmed).

OLA Congregational Leader and President of the International Union of Superiors General, Sr Mary T Barron, was one of five women women religious representing UISG who took part in the First Session of the Synod 2021-2024. She shares her experience in the video above. For a summary of the video, CLICK HERE.

AEFJN Ireland is hosting an event on 29 May to highlight the plight of women across the African continent who suffer with Obstetric Fistula. This event will explore the physiological, psycho-social, economic, and cultural dimensions, underscoring the condition as a critical human rights issue.
“𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒔 (𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒔) 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒘𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕.” 𝘓𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘪', 𝘱2.
Our Congregational Leader, Sr. Mary T. Barron, OLA, spoke at "Becoming a Synodal Church," yesterday's event organised by AMRI. With wisdom and dedication, she contributed her insights to guide the Church's journey toward a more inclusive and cooperative future. The discussions held during this event will form a crucial part of AMRI's synodal submission for October.
Happy Foundation Day to all our sisters around the world! Today, as we commemorate the establishment of our congregation, let us take a moment to reflect on the journey that has brought us together. May this day be a reminder of our shared commitment to our mission and a source of inspiration as we continue to serve with dedication and compassion. Wishing you all a day filled with gratitude, reflection, and joy.

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Since our beginnings the OLA have always paid special attention to the care of women and children. This is an essential part of our OLA identity.

In the course of our work, many of our Sisters encounter instances of gender-based violence. We offer care, support and counselling to women suffering from the ill effects of such violence. Some of our Sisters are engaged with groups working directly for justice for victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV).

In education, we often work in areas where girls do not have ready access to education. We support their struggle to obtain an education – where possible opening or helping administer schools specifically for girls.

Health care, specifically maternal and child health, have always been the primary focus of OLA work. Our health clinics offer good quality care, often in remote rural areas.

We are also working directly in the area of HIV/AIDS.

The work undertaken by our Sisters covers a range of areas and services, always seeking to empower and uplift women and girls.


The OLA Justice Desk promotes a more just world from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching through advocacy, awareness raising and working collaboratively on projects.

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