Daughters of Charity The encyclical Laudato Si was publicized for everyone on the planet on June 18, 2016. The title means “Praise be to You,” invites everyone to care for our Common Home that God has given us. More than reading Laudato Si we are called to live Laudato Si. In Our Family: “In the family we first … Read more
Over two weekends in April Daughters of Charity from the Provinces of Ireland and Great Britain gathered to celebrate, share and dig deeper into their Vincentian heritage and Spirituality. They listened and share on sessions on the Origins of the Ladies of Charity, The early life of St Louise de Marillac, St Vincent and Collaboration, … Read more
In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Dublin to celebrate the World Meeting of Families in August 2018, the Daughters of Charity in St Agatha’s Parish have been hosting a ‘Family Hour’ each Thursday from 7.00 p.m to 8.00pm. All parents, grandparents, guardians, youth, children and extended families are welcome to attend. This ‘Family Hour’ … Read more
Water is precious, essential for our life, nature, animals. and all of God’s creation. Let us give thanks to God for water so precious and scarce for many. Each drop so small but is life giving for all. Our life began in the life-giving waters of our mother’s womb. Draw us deeper Jesus into the … Read more
The Creative Show is a collaboration between Limerick Youth Theatre and The Daughters of Charity service, Limerick Return to Storyland is the 8th Creative show Written & directed by Myles Breen Assistant Director: Marie Boylan Choreography by Angie Smalis and Jane Toal Choral direction by Orla Colgan (Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ) and Louise Burke (Ardscoil … Read more
St. Francis faithful to the Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his infinite beauty and goodness. Laudato Si, paragraph 12 One rainy evening after a long dry spell I was walking around the house under the shelter of the … Read more
by Carol Janus I just love the word serendipity. It sounds so sweet. When it happens to me, it’s even better than eating a box of chocolates. Just last year, I was considering starting a “why give up chocolate for Lent when you can give up plastic?” initiative at the Washington National Cathedral, where I’m … Read more
What’s the problem with bottled water? It seems like everywhere we go, from meetings to community events, we’re offered bottled water to drink. Across the country, free public water fountains have been edged out by vending machines selling water in single-use plastic containers. But clean, safe tap water is still the best option for staying … Read more
The waters of the ocean are polluted with micro beads, plastic bags and other rubbish from our excess. In more recent days these same waters are choked with the bodies of our brothers and sisters fleeing horrendous violence. The air that we breathe is hazardous to our health. Mountains and beaches, forests and fields, once … Read more
When I think of the beautiful scenery which I have been privileged to see, I am filled with a sense of wonder and joy. With gratitude I ask the Lord to watch over His creatures despite our negligence. But I can’t stop thinking, now more than ever, how long we human beings will be able … Read more
The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2004, Pro. Wangari Mathai, has left Kenya and indeed the whole world an example of how to grow towards sustainable development, democracy, and peace. Her idea gave birth to the Green Belt movement that has led to planting of millions of trees in Kenya and conservation of … Read more
Earlier this year the sisters, students and priests of the Vincentian Family in Chanzo and De Paul, inspired by Laudato Si, decided to clean and clear the “De Paul” river as a sign and symbol of our concern for Mother Earth. Mother Earth who “sustains and governs us”. The encyclical also reminds us that the … Read more
The Vincentian Family comprises those organisations founded by and/or inspired by the life and work of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. They share the belief that God is present among us, particularly in people who are marginalised or living in poverty. In Ireland the Vincentian Family includes the International Association of … Read more
The following is an edited version of an editorial from the Guardian Newspaper on recycling Take-out coffee and bottled water symbolise both the luxury and the waste of the early 21st century. They represent the throwaway world, the always-on culture, the low-pay, low-skill jobs. They reflect our catastrophic disregard of the consequences of our choices for … Read more
The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all, a collective good, the patrimony of all humanity and the responsibility of everyone. If we make something our own, it is only to administer it for the good of all. If we do not, we burden our consciences with the weight of … Read more
St. Francis faithful to the Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his infinite beauty and goodness. Laudato Si, paragraph 12 One rainy evening after a long dry spell I was walking around the house under the shelter of the … Read more
The Spiritual Directors Programme will begin in Dublin in 2018 and the closing date for application is late February. The information brochure and Application Pack are available to download from this website. All further queries may be directed to Sr Eibhlis Nic Uaithuas. Click here to go to the downloads.
On Saturday 4 November 2017 the Daughters of Charity were invited to celebrate their life and ministry in Knock Parish. This occasion was to mark their withdrawal from St Mary’s Hostel. St Mary’s was opened in 1931 and welcomed pilgrims from all over the country and world in the intervening decades. The evening began with … Read more
The African Chaplaincy in Dublin celebrated its 10th Anniversary. On the occasion of the celebration Sr Breege Keenan was presented with an award for her dedicated and continuous service of the African community in Dublin.
A symposium of the Vincentian Family took place in Rome from 12 to 15 October. The theme was: ‘welcoming the stranger’. Thousands of delegates from the many branches of the Vincentian Family gathered from all over the world to celebrate the anniversary year ‘400 Years of Vincentian charism’. The Irish Province of the Daughters of … Read more