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Holy Faith Sisters
Our purpose is to proclaim by word and action the love and truth of Jesus to the people of our day and to collaborate in creating a just world.
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Solidarity with Italian Earthquake Victims
Today Italy marks a national day of mourning for the victims of the earthquake in Central Italy last Wednesday morning. Pope Francis has called for
Too little, too slowly, Refugees in Ireland
Refugee Settlement in Ireland 520 refugees are to be resettled in Ireland by 31 December 2017, of whom 273 have been admitted from Lebanon to
Women Deacons – Pope Francis
True to his word, Pope Francis has set up a Commission to examine the question of Women Deacons. He had given this promise to the
Summer Break
Summer Break is here! Back on 1 August. Wish all a restful break and for our friends in the southern hemisphere a warm winter!
Margaret Aylward Centre Highly Commended
Delighted to announce that the Centre has been highly commended in the universal access category of the Architectural Awards (RIAI ). Congratulations to MOLA Architecture
A Big Thank You
What a great celebration we had on Saturday! A ritual in the chapel in Glasnevin to honour the sisters who served in Riwoto South Sudan,
New Book Launched
1916 is the centenary of the death of John Steiner, one of the very earliest collaborators of Margaret Aylward, foundress of the Holy Faith sisters.
Mass for Deceased Sisters & Friends
On a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon in May, the annual Mass for deceased sisters, associates and friends was celebrated. We used to have this Mass
Women Deacons? What Did the Pope Say?
What did Pope Francis say about women becoming deacons? The first point is that the Pope’s comments were in answer to a question, previously supplied
Cost of Being a Christian
The stunning mosaic behind the altar of the Irish College in Rome carries a poignant contemporary message: the cost of following Jesus in some parts
Water, Water NOT Everywhere
In Ireland, we have heard a lot in political campaigns about water for ourselves but little about water for others. More than 700 million people
Death of Sr Mary Cronan
One of the stalwarts of the Holy Faith Group in the United States was Sr Mary Cronan Collins who died in Los Angeles 13 April