St. Patricks Day
Our hymn: “Hail glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our isle. On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile……” St Patrick was a 5th century Romano-British Christian Missionary, who became a Bishop in Ireland. Known as the Apostle of Ireland, he is the patron saint of that country. His feast is celebrated on March […]
Celebrating a Life – Sister Veronica Murphy
Julia Murphy (known as Cissie in her family) was born in Kenmare on 23rd March 1929, to Daniel Murphy and Julia O’Sullivan. Cissie was the third daughter in a family of six. Margaret and Joan being her older sisters, Mary, Michael and Danny, her younger siblings. After her parents died, Cissie entered the Congregation of […]
Celebrating our Core Values: Compassion
“Be compassionate as your heavenly Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36 In the month of April we are called to reflect on the core value of compassion , As we reflect let us call to mind the words of Jesus himself in the Gospels where he teaches us about compassion, Luke 10:33, Mark 1:41, Mathew 20:44 […]
Sister Breda’s Story
Sister Breda’s Story I am the second eldest of a family of four. My mother was a Catholic, and my father came from a strong Scottish Presbyterian background. As my father worked as a fitter and turner in the mines, we lived in many places such as Modder Bee and various mines in the Free […]
Sister Bongani Ester Chuma
Sister Bongani Ester Chuma Story “I found the one whom my soul loves.” (Song of Songs 3:4)This time around, I will not take it from the beginning, but I will take it from the beginning of one of the significant steps in my vocational journey. I took my temporary vows on the 24th of September […]
Sister Gladys Story
Sister Gladys Story My name is Sister Gladys, I am born and bred in Kenya. My primary and secondary education was done in Kenya. I left Kenya after my O’level education and spent 7 years in Nigeria. After that, I went to Greece to work as an Au pair looking after 2 children aged 9 and 11 years and […]