‘Sister India’ recounts the story of Sr Loreto Houlihan, a 91-year-old Irish missionary, who has spent 70 years teaching in India.
The Presentation Sisters “were true pioneers in providing education to people so long denied this basic fundamental right”.
“The arrival of Mother Joseph Harnett back to her native Castleisland during those dark days brought light to a lot of people in the area.”
86-year-old Presentation Sister pens first novel retelling the story of the remarkable Irishwoman whose legacy is still making itself felt in 23 countries around the world.
St Mary's church celebrates the 175th anniversary of its establishment this year and is currently undergoing a €500,000 restoration project.
Presentation Sisters want historic 244-year-old South Presentation Centre to be a place that preserves the ethos and philosophy of founder, Venerable Nano Nagle.
At their peak, the PBVM's schools in the town were catering for 1,000 pupils.
“Their death robs us of our own sense of security, our own future plans, our own sense of place and presence" - Bishop Denis Nulty.
"These two wonderful women have been a source of inspiration and blessing to many people throughout their lives" - Sr Mary Deane.
Resource for adults looking for explanations and apt examples of what Catholics believe.
‘South Pres’ to undergo €10m development for 300th anniversary of Nano's birth in 2018.