The love of Christ urges us on
November 19th marks World Day of the Poor, with the theme this year, “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor”. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis reflected on the example of Tobit. He considers how the Book of Tobit teaches us to be realistic and practical in whatever …
To whom it concerns The Catholic Church, through the offices of the Irish Episcopal Conference (IEC) and the Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland (AMRI), has commissioned RSM Ireland, to undertake a Strategic Review of Child Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Ireland. This is an external review which will include, as …
To mark World Polio Day on the 24th of October, we spoke to Sr Maureen who works at the Compassion Centre for children. The Centre facilitates children with physical health conditions such as polio, paralysis and cerebral palsy, and is located in Nkpogu, Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Having obtained her qualification as …
On 14th July 2023 the International novena to Venerable Mary Aikenhead was begun and the Display of her life was solemnly opened and blessed in the Adoration Room of Donnybrook Parish Church. Fr Ciaran O’Mahony kindly officiated and said the blessing and Sr Phyllis Behan RSC (Vice Postulator for the Cause of Mary Aikenhead) gave …
Founded by Mother Arsenius (Agnes Morrogh Bernard) of the Religious Sisters of Charity, Foxford Woollen Mills have been in operation for over a hundred years and played a key part in local Mayo history during that time. The founding of the Mill (1891) as well as the nearby Foxford Music School (1923) have both been …
A specially designed commemorative plaque was unveiled at the former music school of the Sisters of Charity in Foxford on Sunday 16th July 2023. The school was founded by Sr Agnes Morrogh Bernard (1842-1932) alongside the Providence Woollen Mills in 1892, and Foxford Convent in 1925. Present at the ceremony were the Bishop of Achonry, …