"The Almighty is all sufficient" - Nano Nagle

"It is a good sign of our future success that we should meet with crosses in the beginning" - Nano Nagle

"There is no greater happiness in the world than to be in Union" - Nano Nagle

"I am confident that the great God will direct you to what is most to His glory" - Nano Nagle

"We must leave it to the Almighty; He will do everything for the best in it" - Nano Nagle

"The Almighty makes use of the weakest means to bring about His works" - Nano Nagle

"I hope the increase of the charities you get, will enable you to daily add to the good you do" - Nano Nagle

"Love one another as you have hitherto done" - Nano Nagle

"The best works meet with the greatest crosses" - Nano Nagle

"God is all we need His divine hand will support us always" - Nano Nagle

"If I could be of any service in saving souls in any part of the globe I would willingly do all in my power" - Nano Nagle

"By degrees with the assistance of God we may do a great deal" - Nano Nagle

"You see it has pleased the Almighty to make me succeed" - Nano Nagle

"We do not know what is best for us, so we ought to accept what God sends us" - Nano Nagle

"Whoever we live with we must expect to have something to suffer as this world is not to be our paradise" - Nano Nagle

"Spend yourselves for the poor" - Nano Nagle

Gallery

On Tuesday 5 March, each Unit gave a presentation on ‘The Indigenous Face of God’ through music, song, dance, video and ritual.

A Selection of photographs from the first week of CG 2024

On Sunday 10 March the Delegates enjoyed a free day.

On Thursday 14 March, the Delegates had a reflective day with guest speaker Dr Jessie Rogers

This evening a very special ritual of thanksgiving was held for the current CLT – Sisters Julie Watson, Sharon Fagan, Neneth Robledo, Anne McDermott and Aurea Dias. Aurea was held in prayer as she was unable to join this evening’s Gathering. Warm words of gratitude and appreciation were given from all Delegates for the work and commitment the Team have given over the past six years in Leadership.

The Delegates, along with the Facilitators and all those helping with CG 2024 have a celebratory meal in Mount St Anne’s to continue their thanksgiving to the current Congregational Leadership Team.

The Delegates take some time to remember and honor the three Sisters that have passed away since the beginning of CG 2024, Sr Jane Bonar (USA Unit) who passed away on 11 March, Sr Teresa Casey (Ireland: South West Unit) who passed away on 12 March and Sr Victoria Devasahyam (India South Unit) who passed away on 17 March. May they rest in peace.

The Delegates to CG 2024 were delighted to have Bishop Denis Nulty visit Mount St Anne’s this evening as he offered a special Mass for them during this time of discernment. . Fr Liam Merrigan, Parish Priest of Monasterevin concelebrated the Mass.

Joined by Bishop Denis Nulty, Fr Liam Merrigan and Sisters Concepta O’Brien, Frances Murphy, Anne Marie Farragher, Lillie O’Reilly and Grace Redmond (Ireland North East Unit), the Delegates then enjoyed a celebratory meal in Mount St Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre.

A new Congregational Leadership Team has been elected at the 10th Congregational Gathering of Presentation Sisters. From L-R: Sisters Joy Puerta (Philippines Unit), Miriam Martin (Newfoundland & Labrador Unit), Anne O’Leary, Assistant Congregational Leader (USA Unit), Sharon Fagan, Congregational Leader (outgoing Congregational Leadership Team) and Sheila De Sa (India South Unit). We thank them for their commitment to serve in the ministry of leadership of the Congregation and pray that the spirit of Nano guide them on their journey.

CG 2024 was officially brought to a close today with a beautiful closing ritual. Special thanks was given to the outgoing Congregational Leadership Team, Srs Julie Watson (Congregational Leader), Sharon Fagan (Assistant Congregational Leader), Anne McDermott, Aurea Dias and Neneth Robledo. They then gave a blessing to the incoming Congregational Leadership Team, Srs Sharon Fagan (Congregational Leader), Anne O’Leary ( Assistant Congregational Leader), Miriam Martin, Sheila De Sa and Joy Puerta.