Celebrating 300 years since the birth of Nano Nagle
People need heroes today… We give you Nano Nagle
In the face of fear….she chose to be daring In the face of anxiety……she chose to trust In the face of impossibility……she chose to begin Sr Raphael Consedine, Profile of Nano Nagle
Nano Nagle would walk the streets at night to visit the poor and help the young and old It is still possible to trace her steps around the city of Cork
From humble beginnings in Cork, the spirit and work of Nano Nagle has spread throughout the world
“ 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
From the beginnings of education for the poorest of the poor in Ireland, the work of the Presentation Sisters is now worldwide. The ministries today are: Education Faith and Spirituality Healthcare and Healing Justice, peace and integrity of creation Social and pastoral
“By degrees and with the assistance of God, we may do a great deal” Nano Nagle
The Presentation Sisters work in Africa, (Zimbabwe and Zambia),Canada, (Newfoundland and the Labrador unit), Cambodia, England, India, Ireland, Latin America, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, New Zealand, Pakistan, Holy Land, Philippines, Slovakia, United States,
Education in Africa
Dealing with poverty, poor hygiene, lack of fresh water lack of care for the environment etc The Presentation Sisters are there This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under
Looking after the planet
Presentation Sisters in India
Cambodia Sowing seeds of love, hope and new life for the people of Phnom Bak. This is a collaborative mission
Work with the homeless in the United States
Ireland….one of their many goals is to work towards the end of trafficking
In New Zealand, there is an emphasis on showing compassion to those in any type of need This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY ‐ NC ‐ SA
Peru A country where the need for healing at so many levels is great, both for young and ole
In Pakistan, the Sisters undertake education, medical care, health work and pastoral activities
One of the aims of the Presentation Sisters in Thailand is to work towards eradication of poverty
Presentation Sisters in Canada Xavier House is a place of peace and healing for those suffering from mental health issues
At an international level in the Congregation, there is a deep recognition of the need for sustainable development of the world.
ENGLAND Work with refugees, the poor, parish involvement, care centre in Matlock etc England
Ireland Amongst the many ministries in Ireland, much work goes on to reduce human trafficking
Presentation Associates aim to help keep alive the charism and spirituality of Nano Nagle and openly share her vision with others
A The work of Nano Nagle still goes on today This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY ‐ NC ‐ SA
This is a little snapshot of the work of the Presentation Sisters, based on the work of Nano Nagle. May the Lord bless us and keep us ever mindful of the work He wishes to carry out through us in the spirit of Nano Nagle
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