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04/10/2017

On 4 October 2017, Catholic Institutions announced the largest-ever joint divestment from fossil fuels.

28/07/2017

A group of 20 sisters, associates and friends from Sacred Heart Convent, Fargo, North Dakota, made a pilgrimage to Ireland in May to connect with Nano Nagle's legacy and the Presentation family in Ireland.

25/07/2017

Sister Rosemary Mckean, PBVM, was recently recognized for her more than thirty years of service to Saint Christopher Catholic School and Parish in San Jose, California.

25/07/2017

KCBC Madhya (Anti Alcoholic) was started by Kerala Catholic Bishops' Conference (KCBC) in December 1988. The main work of the Samadhi/ Council was to reduce the demand/supply ratio of alcohol in the state, and reduce the risk of alcoholism.

14/07/2017

Read about a life-changing trip where students gain a deep sense of solidarity with the people of Nicaragua and broaden their own perspectives.

06/07/2017

In All Hallows Catholic College in England, the Chaplaincy team have used their imagination in encouraging the pupils to communicate with God and have introduced Creative Prayer stations...and it's working very well indeed!

06/07/2017

Hosted by the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, Poverty to Prosperity: Shared Stories from NGOs Working with Communities, to be held on 11 July 2017, includes presentations by IPA members Srs Dorothy Fernandes and Elsa Muttathu. It is being held during the High Level UN meeting on the SDGs which is from 10-20 July.

20/06/2017

A launch was held on 9 June 2017 in Mount St Anne's Retreat and Conference Centre for a new book entitled Nano Nagle and An Evolving Charism, edited by Srs Bernadette Flanagan, Anne O'Leary and Mary T O'Brien.

13/06/2017

Coming Together of Philippines Unit and Thailand Community: The long-awaited day in the Thai Joint Mission of being part of One Unit knocked at our door on 1 June 2017...

31/05/2017

There are several significant dates and events in June of both Presentation and global interest. Read about them here - and follow our social media observations on Facebook and Twitter!

17/05/2017

Ten students from All Hallows, Macclesfield, England went on 'an experience, not just a visit' to a clinic in Varasanadu, India, rum by the Presentation Sisters.

17/05/2017

Over Afternoon Tea in Warsop, England, conversation ranges from handbags to the role of women in the Bible!

16/05/2017

Two New Professions were celebrated in our Pakistan unit in April, fittingly, the month we remember and celebrate Nano Nagle

12/05/2017

A public art installation highlighting the crime of human trafficking was on display at a number of venues around Ireland during the month of March 2017.

09/05/2017

Check out a number of significant and interesting dates and events for May - and watch out for notifications on Facebook and Twitter also!

25/04/2017

The Nano Nagle Commission invites the global Presentation Family across the world to take 15 minutes of 'Be Still' time on 26 April, Nano Nagle's anniversary and hold in our consciousness the need for a miracle to further her progress towards Beatification.

21/04/2017

Illupur is a small village with a population of about 120 people, situated 5km from Kanakamma Chatram. Here, the lrular tribals (illiterates) have been living for 3 to 4 generations. As tribals, the people are looked down upon by the rest of the society and there are many social problems in the community.

19/04/2017

International Women's Day was celebrated globally on 8th March. As a prophetic voice of her time, Nano was a champion of the education of young girls, as an empowerment tool to raise them from poverty and injustice.

19/04/2017

A new education program in the Philippines, called K-12, has just been implemented in Presentation schools.

18/04/2017

Nano's Echo, the newsletter of the International Presentation Lay Movement for Mission (IPLMM) is now available.

12/04/2017

There are three Friends of Nano groups in Zimbabwe; St Michael's, Nagle House and Guruve. Some of the activities that we carried out during this school term included different ways of combating the Sustainable Development Goals...

11/04/2017

April has several dates of international and Congregational interest and, of course, is the month we celebrate Nano Nagle's anniversary, on 26th, the date she died. Follow our Facebook page and Twitter posts for reminders and resources

10/04/2017

Chapter theme: A General Chapter of a religious congregation is a moment in the life of the whole Christian community.

24/03/2017

The Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) ran a fundraiser with a difference for a family Summer Camp for their service users. They invited Sr Sylvia Staples PBVM to be guest speaker at the event. Read Sr Lois Greene's account of a most unusual meal...

23/03/2017

Although Christmas has passed, it is always nice to hear of the festive celebrations and ceremonies in schools across our Presentation units. Here we have an account, with wonderful colourful photographs, of the Christmas performance in St Francis' School, Khipro, in the diocese of Hyderabad in Pakistan...

16/03/2017

'The political and social unrest in the USA since the elections has caused much confusion, distrust, uncertainty, anger and also energized persons to act and to speak with strong voices for justice for all peoples: citizens, refugees, immigrants, and the powerless.' - Sr Lorraine Schmaltz PBVM reflects on what 'good' deeds are within our power to execute.

16/03/2017

Last year the community in Rawalpindi celebrated Sr. Roberta Kilbride's Golden Jubilee with all the Presentation sisters and the people of Khipro Parish.

01/03/2017

March is a busy month for events of international interest and concern. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates and further resources.

20/02/2017

Sr Elsa Muttathu PBVM reflects on a talk by Fr Michael Amaladoss SJ: "The narrative keeps changing and perhaps that is what systemic change is all about!"...

20/02/2017

The children in St Peter Chanel primary school in New Zealand were busy on Presentation Day 2016 - they dedicated their time to writing to Pope Francis, asking him to make her a saint - now they're waiting eagerly for news from the Vatican!

09/02/2017

Clann Credo, now the leading provider of Social Finance in Ireland, was founded by Sr Magdalen Fogarty PBVM and the Presentation Sisters in 1996.

31/01/2017

Click here to check the dates of important global and Congregational events for February 2017!

30/01/2017

Sr AnneMary Andrews PBVM gives a presentation on the environment, drawing on the Sustainable Dvelopment Goals and Laudato Si', among other reseources, which call on the faithful to save and protect the mother earth and the people made poor.

27/01/2017

Being carriers of this contagious healthy attitude, us Sisters at Jeevan Jyothi Hospice have been spreading our kindness and mercy to many people, especially to PLWHA, CIA/CAA, general orphan children, girl children and others. Our service doesn't stop only with PLWHA, but reaches to the periphery and meet those who are in need, care and attention.

26/01/2017

A one-day reflection and information event will be held at Mount St Anne's Retreat Centre, Killenard, Co Laois on Saturday 4th February. Read about the programme and booking details...

26/01/2017

IPA Training Programme on the Sustainable Development Goals, Manila, Philippines, 7th to21st January

17/01/2017

Misean Cara is an Irish-based charity that works to bring about transformation through supporting missionary organisations worldwide. Presentation Sisters in Chennai were honoured to host a Members meeting in August 2016

13/01/2017

Following an outbreak of the deadly Japanese Encephalitis disease in Malkangiri in the province of Odisha, India, Presentation Sister Annmary Andrews travelled to some of the local villages to investigate the causes and help measures to be taken to stop the spread of the disease. Read her account of this mission here.

11/01/2017

As celebrations take place in India on the 175th anniversary of the Foundation Day of the province on 13th January, we find some fascinating details from the annals and archives about the beginnings of this mission

11/01/2017

Read how the Sisters at the Sacred Heart Community, Fargo, North Dakota, USA transform donated pumpkins to a homeless shelter into pies muffins and bread for the clients...

10/01/2017

Christmas is a time for sharing God's love and offering peace and joy. Keeping this in mind various outreach programmes were organized in Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Jammu, India. Read about a performance in the Jammu jail here...

14/12/2016

'This award is an acknowledgement of many years of financial support and commitment by the Presentation Sisters in Ireland, the dedication of the iScoil Executive Team and Mentors, Board Directors and Members, says Sr Ann Marie Quinn PBVM, iScoil Company Director.

12/12/2016

Sisters and Friends of Nano collaborated with local Professionals to devise and implement an action plan for Goals 1-6 of the Sustainable Development Goals

12/12/2016

Sisters Joanna Bruno, PBVM, San Francisco, and Elizabeth Remily, PBVM, Aberdeen traveled to the Standing Rock Reservation, scene of a sustained protest by indigenous people and water protectors against the laying of the Dakota Access Pipeline, designed to transport as many as 570,000 barrels of crude oil daily from North Dakota to Illinois. The pipeline would travel underneath the Missouri River, the primary drinking water source for the Standing Rock Sioux, a tribe of around 10,000 people. Read their fascinating account of their adventure ...

24/11/2016

RUAH, a Hebrew word meaning Spirit was a Presentation-focused spiritual renewal programme held in Ireland. It included facilitated group reflections as well as time for private reflection and rest. Pilgrimages were also taken to places associated with Venerable Nano Nagle and Blessed Edmund Rice.

24/11/2016

Silent protest that local investment monies were supporting the cluster bomb trade....

18/11/2016

Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Delhi- 6 organized an anti-fire cracker rally on 28 October in the lead up to Diwali, this year celebrated on 30 October.

09/11/2016

India North Unit opens a new mission in Sehore, Presentation Convent Secondary School students attend the Indian International Model Unitied Nations and the Justice coontacts of the Province hold a constructive workshop...

03/11/2016

Oneness is the interconnectedness of all Life of everything that exists. It is our unity with the Divine and each other. Mary Hanrahan used this poem to focus a time of silence for Global Oneness in her place of ministry. Their reflection was taking place within the walls of a medium security prison in Dublin city...

03/11/2016

THE NEW URBAN AGENDA ADOPTED BY 167 COUNTRIES IN QUITO, ECUADOR, 17th-20th October 2016 Quito, Ecuador was host to people from all over the world attending Habitat III. It had the largest turnout of any event in UN history with the exception of Rio+20 in 2012. Mary Ivers, PBVM, participated at the Conference. Read an extract of her impressions and experiences...

21/10/2016

The library in Christ King Secondary School was dedicated to the memory of Sr Berchmans Murphy, fondly-remembered former Principal

20/10/2016

Read about their events from July-September 2016

20/10/2016

The Sisters in Jeevan Jyothi Hospice, India, were doing their bit for International Day of the Girl (10th October). Ahead of this date, they ran a programme for those affected by AIDS/HIV

18/10/2016

Attending the HABITAT III Conference in Quito, Ecuador, Sr Mary Ivers PBVM suggests that those who actually live in cities should be a voice in the dialogue...

14/10/2016

Read about the warm welcome extended to Srs Lizzy, Anne and Preethi at the education project in Cambodia.

13/10/2016

Presentations from two Associates to the English Unit: UN Internship and first meeting of the Presentation Lay Movement for Mission Co-Ordinating team

06/10/2016

Friends and Sisters joined Srs Preethi Chacko, Anne Lyons and Lizzy Mathew in a moving Missioning Ceremony in Chennai, India on 4th October 2016.

04/10/2016

As the Ritual of Missioning ceremony approaches for our three Sisters going to Cambodia, Preethi Chacko (India: South), Anne Lyons (Ireland: North East), and Lizzy Mathew (India: North), Sr Mary Deane and the Congregational Leadership Team send prayers and blessings to wish them well. Read their letter here...

28/09/2016

Sr Betty Rae Lee reflects on the the closing of St. Patrick's Convent St. John's, NL Canada on 11 September 2016

22/09/2016

Blessing and Welcoming: Poignant Moments in Missioning

12/09/2016

Presentation Sisters in Colachel supported a rally and event to heighten awareness of issues around Alcohol and Substance Abuse issues.

12/09/2016

Mary Rose Calderon shared her experiences of representing Binalbagan Catholic College at the canonical installation of a new Bishop in the diocese of Bacolod, Negros Occidental in the Philippines.

12/09/2016

St William's Anglo-Indian High School marked its centenary with a colourful and joyful event in Chennai.

30/08/2016

The social investment fund set up by a Presentation Sister is marking 20 years in operation.

18/07/2016

As well as taking the world by storm, Pokemon Go is bringing crowds of people to some unexpected locations!

23/06/2016

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Union of Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

31/05/2016

Sr Loreto Houlihan has seen many changes in the world since she was first professed 70 years ago and last month Sisters, friends and dignitaries gathered to honour her important milestone.

26/05/2016

The Lantern Community in Cork recently launched a documentary film sharing their work with the world.

17/04/2016

We reproduce here an article from the Evening Echo newspaper about the Lantern Project in Cork, Ireland.