Irish missionaries and development agencies have been involved, and there has been funding from the Irish Government and Irish people who have donated to the project. It involves planting 8000km of trees across 20 countries in Africa to combat desertification.
NBSCCCI highlights the impact Data Protection Acts has had on National Board's ability to monitor safeguarding.
“With every contract signed, every meal provided and every diploma granted, Sr Orla Treacy advances the status of women and the cause of peace in South Sudan.”
The Columbans have left “an amazing legacy” and have made “an amazing investment in people” - Dr Mary McAleese.
“Now we are blessed that the Church in Nigeria is generously sending her missionaries back to us. It is a wonderful exchange ... and the reality of today is that in many ways Ireland is ripe for mission and new evangelisation.”
Report acknowledges the work of many organisations and bodies, including Irish missionaries, in promoting poverty eradication, justice and prosperity, defending human rights, and working in partnership and solidarity
A special liturgical reception was hosted at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin to formally welcome 60-year-old Nigerian, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, the first African priest to hold the Church’s most senior diplomatic role in the State.
The Archbishop highlighted the importance of events like Miles for Mission in raising awareness of overseas mission.
Sr Teresa McKeon of the St Joseph of Cluny congregation has been honoured by the President of Sierra Leone for her “dedicated and meritorious service to the state in the field of education and the development of women”.
“The missionary movement is firmly enshrined as a key part of our national heritage,” former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, writes in the Foreword of ‘The Legacy of Irish Missionaries Lives On’.
Praises Irish missionaries, "who created strong bonds" between peoples of Ireland and Uganda.
Formation of the Association of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland (AMRI) in mid June as IMU and CORI bow out.
In the tradition of Mgr Hugh O'Flaherty they are “not walking away from conflict, but stepping towards it, to help the most vulnerable, at the time of their greatest need.”
There are people who “do not grow accustomed to evil. Who defeat it with good” - Ambassador said of Irish priest who saved 6,500 Jews and Allied POWs.
Tributes to winner Colette Nkunda of Misean Cara for her contribution to development and sustainability.
“What was it about the life she had lived that made her into the person she was at 100 years of age - so vital and energetic and joyful and generous.”
Ahead of IEC2016, Bishop Kevin Doran pays tribute to Filipino faithful “who are not afraid to acknowledge themselves as Christian".
“It was an amazing experience and I met so many remarkable Irish missionaries doing incredible work" - former RTE journalist Charlie Bird.
Last year, 356 missionary projects were approved for funding by Misean Cara, which is financed by up to €14 million from Irish Aid.
The Irish priests became known locally as Los Padrecitos - the Little Fathers - as they helped turn a desert slum into a thriving urban centre.
“In Nigeria, everybody knows Ireland. This is, in no small way, due to the sacrifice and dedication of our missionaries.”
Motivation must be the spread of the Kingdom of God through the building up of human solidarity and a more just world: Bishop McKeown
On behalf of the Irish people, President pays tribute to the “courageous” health workers, doctors and nurses, battling to contain the virus.
"It is widely recognised that Irish missionaries led the way for much of what the Irish Government, through Irish Aid, is now doing in the area of development assistance."
Misean Cara managed €16 million in funding from Irish Aid for development projects.
Special Mass for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the war in Syria.
A Catholic agency can never renounce its Catholic identity, Archbishop Martin warns.
