The love of Christ urges us on
MARY AIKENHEAD’S SILENT GIFT IN THE LIGHT OF LIFE WITHOUT SUNSET It was April 18, 1844, a bright spring Thursday. In Dublin, the city that Mary Aikenhead had loved and served deeply, the sky opened clear as a promise. The first rays of sunlight filtered through the light curtains of St. Vincent’s convent-hospital, gently resting …
THE HOPE THAT BLOSSOMS FROM PRAYER The lights of Dublin dissolve into the clarity of dawn, while a gentle breeze caresses the convent attached to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The air carries the damp scent of the retreating night, mingled with the faint fragrance of cold stone and melted wax. The sun, now high, sets the …
The Importance of Building a World Where Women Thrive On this International Women’s Day, we reflect with gratitude on the strength, resilience, and contributions of women across the world. Embracing the 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action,” we recognise the urgency of ensuring every woman has the opportunity to thrive. At the current rate of progress, it …
Every year on February 20th, we mark World Day of Social Justice—a day that calls us to reflect on the struggles of marginalised and vulnerable populations and to take action towards inclusivity and justice. As Religious Sisters of Charity, we are called to serve those who are most in need. One such moment of service …
In the Perfect Will of God: Seeds of Hope, Fruits of Charity (Dublin, Wednesday, February 16, 1842) It was the harsh winter of 1842, and Dublin seemed to be succumbing under an unrelenting grip of frost and misery. The wind howled through the streets, pushing icy gusts that pierced through cloaks and into bones. Storms …
Today, we commemorate the 278th anniversary of the birth of our foundress, Mary Aikenhead a remarkable woman whose vision, faith, and compassion continues to guide and inspire our mission. Born in Cork, in 1787, Mary was a pioneer of social justice, a woman whose life was wholly dedicated to serving those in need. Her early …
