The love of Christ urges us on
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, …
Saturday, 22nd July marked the 165th anniversary of the death of the Venerable Mary Aikenhead, foundress of the Religious Sisters of Charity. She lived an outwardly simple life of loving service which concealed her extraordinary vision and strength of character. After receiving medical advice that she should move out of the city to the cleaner …
A key mission of the Religious Sisters of Charity is to combat human trafficking. Recently, Sr Eilís Coe and Sr Justina Nelson attended International Union of Superiors General (UISG) training in Rome to discuss best practice of how to raise awareness. The training took place over a span of five days and involved 26 Sisters …
Monday, 19th June marked Sr Micheline O’Donnell’s final day in Nigeria after 37 years. “It’s a big change, it’s quite emotional,” she said, reflecting back on her life’s work. When she first missioned to Nigeria, only two health centres were operated by the Religious Sisters of Charity. Since then, three additional centres have opened, all …
Wednesday, 7th June marks World Environment Day, a United Nations-designated day encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. The Religious Sisters of Charity have a longstanding commitment to the environment, with representatives from every region on the Care of the Earth Committee. This year’s World Environment Day theme is #BeatPlasticPollution and the Care …
This Sunday, May 28th marks International Day of Action for Women’s Health, a day that brings attention to issues related to women’s health and well-being. This year, we’re profiling the Nigerian Region’s ministry in healthcare and their work in health education and the immunisation of expectant mothers. There are unfortunately many obstacles to the widespread …