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'Generation Gems Webinar' - Celebrating Salesian Sisters Centenary

Watch the full recording of the 'Generation Gems' webinar that took place on the 8th of December 2020. You can also view the photo galleries that were shown at the start and end of the webinar on the night.

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Posted on December 10, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 16<br>UN International Human Rights Day

Human rights (HR) are inherent to each person without discrimination. They are set out in the Universal Declaration of HR Dec 10, 1948, as interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.

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Posted on December 10, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 15<br>Does Patriarchy in the Church Play a Role in Abuse?

Survivors of Abuse share their experience... Patriarchy is a system of society, in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.

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Posted on December 09, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 14<br>Ownership and Objectification of Women

Women frequently face sexual objectification in daily interpersonal interactions and through the active and passive consumption of multimedia. This can lead to internalization of society’s scrutiny, resulting in habitual body monitoring and self-consciousness. In turn, it can increase feelings of body shame and appearance anxiety.

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Posted on December 08, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 13<br>Femicide

Femicide  is a sex-based, hate crime term, broadly defined as "the intentional killing of women or girls because they are females."

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Posted on December 07, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 12<br>Women's Vulnerability to Climate Change

Leading Academics have warned that “A new obstacle has emerged in the battle for female equality, in the form of climate change. Global warming will inflict far more suffering on women than men, because they are more vulnerable to the floods, droughts and diseases that are expected to increase as the climate changes”.

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Posted on December 06, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 11<br>Widows and Property

Some traditional cultures do not easily concede recognition of a widow’s human rights. In practice, especially in some rural areas, it is widely assumed that only men should own or inherit land and that widowhood terminates a woman’s social legitimacy.

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Posted on December 05, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 10<br>Rape As A Weapon of War

At the end of the war in Kosovo in June 1999, women and girls, as they fled to safety, were dragged by Serbian police, paramilitaries or soldiers from the columns of refugees fleeing Kosovo and raped, sometimes repeatedly, before they were sent on their journey.

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Posted on December 04, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 9<br>Human Trafficking

“Human trafficking is all around us, in all regions of the world... in practices of forced labour, sexual servitude, recruitment of child soldiers and other forms of exploitation.”

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Posted on December 03, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 8<br>Girls Deprived of Education

Education is a human right regardless of your gender. According to UNICEF, “When we educate a girl, we not only give her the tools and knowledge to make her own decisions and shape her own future, we also help raise the standard of living of her family and her community.”

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Posted on December 02, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 7<br>Harassment and Violence in the Work Place

Women and men experience violence and harassment in the world of work, but unequal status and power relations in society and at work often result in women being far more exposed to such treatment.

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Posted on December 01, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 6<br>Child Brides

Each year 15 million girls are married as children. On her wedding day as an 11-year-old bride, Noora remembers her childish delight at receiving gifts and being thrilled because friends and family gathered for a three day party in her honour

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Posted on November 30, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 5<br>Cyber Bullying

Cyberbullying takes its toll and can happen in many forms. It can even originate from strangers online and become relentless.

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Posted on November 29, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 4<br>Children Caught in Prostitution

Jennifer is fourteen years old, though she looks much older. She began her “dancing career” in a bar when she was ten years old

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Posted on November 28, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 3<br> Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment means unwanted conduct of a sexual nature affecting the dignity of men
and women, which can include unwelcome physical, verbal and nonverbal conduct.

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Posted on November 27, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 2<br>Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

FGM also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual cutting or removal of some, or all of the external female genitalia

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Posted on November 26, 2020




16 Days Campaign 2020 - Day 1<br>International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Grooming leading to Violence... Within days of getting engaged to her wonderful fiancé John, Susan a bright university student, was on her way to a new life in his country.

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Posted on November 25, 2020




Video Recording of Centenary Remembrance of our Deceased Salesian Sisters

Watch a video recording of our recent Centenary Remembrance of our Deceased Salesian Sisters.

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Posted on November 20, 2020




IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Keep an eye on Facebook & our website for more details.

Salesian Sisters Centenary Celebration on Zoom on the 8th of December 2020 at 7pm. 

More details are to follow

 

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Posted on November 10, 2020




Photos from A Centenary Remembrance of our Deceased Salesian Sisters

Some photos from mass today, at Our Lady of the Rosary, in remembrance of Our Deceased Salesian Sisters.

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Posted on November 15, 2020




A Centenary Remembrance of our Deceased Salesian Sisters.

There will be a mass on Sunday 15th November 2020, in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, at 2pm.

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Posted on November 09, 2020




Happy 100th Birthday Salesian Sisters from all in Mary Queen of Ireland

Friday, October 23rd 2020 was a red letter day in Mary Queen of Ireland School in Caherdavin as the pupils and staff marked the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Salesian Sisters to Limerick. 

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Posted on October 24, 2020
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Farewell to the Sisters in Fernbank Convent

A Bittersweet day for all the Salesian family, Delighted to be able to celebrate the centenary but so emotional to say farewell to the Sisters in Fernbank Convent. 

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Posted on October 23, 2020
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Centenary Celebration

On the 23rd of October 2020, we in Dún Íde community gathered for  a celebratory meal and evening prayer (compiled by Sr. Mary McCormack) to mark the arrival of the first Salesian Sisters in Limerick one hundred years ago. For all that has been “THANKS”; for all that will be “YES”!

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Posted on October 23, 2020




Against the Odds - Watch the video of the Book Launch

In the heart of Limerick City on Friday 28th February as the book ‘Against the Odds’ a history of the Foundation of the Province, was launched in Halla Íde -  the first house and teaching venue the Salesian Sisters established in 1920.

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Posted on October 23, 2020




100 YEARS AGO TODAY

On this day 100 years ago the first four Salesian Sisters arrived in Colbert Station, Limerick. They were Srs Giovanna Martinoni, Mary Got to, Luigina Gotto and Kathleen Kerans.

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Posted on October 23, 2020




Against The Odds - The History Show on RTE Radio 1

On Sunday the 11th of October, the book "Against the Odds" was featured on RTE Radio 1, The History Show with Myles Dungan. Dr Sinead McCoole talks about a group of Salesian sisters who set up a school in Limerick at the height of the War of Independence in 1920. Listen to the interview now

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Posted on October 11, 2020




Book Launch - Against the Odds

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Salesian Sisters in Ireland and throughout this Centenary Year members of the religious community, past and current pupils and teachers of Salesian schools and the wider community will come together to celebrate the huge impact of the Order on education in Ireland. 

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Posted on March 02, 2020




Salesian Sisters Centenary Events 2020

View the events planned for 2020 as part of the Salesian Sisters celebrations for the Centenary Year. Also make sure to keep an eye out for local events.

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Posted on January 06, 2020




New Photo Galleries are now available

View photos that were taken throughout the celebration of the Opening of our Centenary Year 1920-2020 Mass Celebration.

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Posted on December 16, 2019




Opening of our Centenary Year 1920-2020

The Opening Event to celebrate the commencement of our Centenary has happened. A sincere thanks to all who were present and to the many friends,  neighbours, co-workers who accompanied you. 

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Posted on December 08, 2019




Privacy Policy/Disclaimer

Salesian Sisters add a new Privacy Policy/Disclaimer document to their website www.salesiansisters.net

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Posted on April 02, 2019
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16 Days Campaign Day 15<br>Does Patriarchy in the Church Play a Role in Abuse?

Survivors of Abuse share their experience... Patriarchy is a system of society, in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.

read more
Posted on December 09, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 14<br>Ownership and Objectification of Women

Women frequently face sexual objectification in daily interpersonal interactions and through the active and passive consumption of multimedia. This can lead to internalization of society’s scrutiny, resulting in habitual body monitoring and self-consciousness. In turn, it can increase feelings of body shame and appearance anxiety.

read more
Posted on December 08, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 13<br>Femicide

Femicide  is a sex-based, hate crime term, broadly defined as "the intentional killing of women or girls because they are females."

read more
Posted on December 07, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 11<br>Widows and Property

Some traditional cultures do not easily concede recognition of a widow’s human rights. In practice, especially in some rural areas, it is widely assumed that only men should own or inherit land and that widowhood terminates a woman’s social legitimacy.

read more
Posted on December 05, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 10<br>Rape As A Weapon of War

We knew the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) was nearby, but it was shocking to see them arrive and brutally round up the men and boys in our village. 

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Posted on December 04, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 9<br>Human Trafficking

“Human trafficking is all around us, in all regions of the world... in practices of forced labour, sexual servitude, recruitment of child soldiers and other forms of exploitation.”

read more
Posted on December 03, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 8<br>Girls Deprived of Education

Education is a human right regardless of your gender. According to UNICEF, “When we educate a girl, we not only give her the tools and knowledge to make her own decisions and shape her own future, we also help raise the standard of living of her family and her community.”

read more
Posted on December 02, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 7<br>Harassment and Violence in the Work Place

Women and men experience violence and harassment in the world of work, but unequal status and power relations in society and at work often result in women being far more exposed to such treatment.

read more
Posted on December 01, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 2<br>Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

FGM also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual cutting or removal of some, or all of the external female genitalia

read more
Posted on November 26, 2018




16 Days Campaign Day 1<br>International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Grooming leading to Violence... Within days of getting engaged to her wonderful fiancé John, Susan a bright university student, was on her way to a new life in his country.

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Posted on November 25, 2018




16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign 2018

The 16 Days Campaign is getting ready for a relaunch on November 25! 

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Posted on November 21, 2018




Novena to St. John Bosco

The Novena to St. John Bosco begins on January 22nd and ends on Jan 31st, his Feast Day. We invite you to join us in praying this Novena for all young people.

 

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Posted on January 21, 2018




Spiritual Accompaniment of Young People – Workshop

Date: 20th January 2018
Time: 10.00 am (Coffee) – 4.00 pm
Venue: De La Salle Pastoral Centre, Castletown

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Posted on January 20, 2018
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Pope Francis' Angelus Message for the Epiphany

“These are the three attitudes we find in the Gospel: careful searching, indifference, fear. And we too must choose which of the three to adopt.”

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Posted on January 06, 2018




Work with young people, and not just for young people

In an interview with UN News – recorded days before the end of his tenure as UN Envoy on Youth – Mr. Alhendawi says, “We cannot really achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or bring peace and prosperity to our world without engaging young people.”

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Posted on February 13, 2017




UL's Sleep Out 2016 - Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In

6,709 people are homeless in Ireland – these latest figures are the highest ever recorded. These include adults and children with their families.  The number of families becoming homeless has increased by over 40% since last year and one in three of those in emergency accommodation is a child

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Posted on November 17, 2016




A trip back in time - Brosna 2016

Last Nov. 2015, a group of past pupils of Brosna got together in a hotel with some former teachers whom we hadn't seen for some years.  It was a most successful and enjoyable day. As a result, we decided to put a little more effort into contacting former pupils and Sisters.  We decided on an afternoon in Brosna as it held so many memories for us all and also we were interested to see how the renovations were progressing.  We contacted the current owner, Mr. Tom Alexander, to see if it was possible and without hesitation, he facilitated us.

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Posted on October 16, 2016
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Annual Autumn Cosmology Day

Supposing Him to be the Gardener: an Earth-Conscious Reading of the Fourth Gospel is the title of the book written by Dr. Margaret Daly-Denton, on which she based her presentation for our annual autumn cosmology day.

It was an interesting day which left the participants inspired, challenged and enthusiastic about reading the book and above all about how we might approach scripture in a new way.

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Posted on October 01, 2016
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Annual President's Volunteer Award

 The Annual President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) ceremony which took place on Thursday, 22nd September in UL. 270 students were honoured for their voluntary work in the past year, both on and off campus.

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Posted on October 13, 2016




Walking in the footsteps of St. Francis de Sales

We, Srs. Brid and Noelle, recently visited Annecy and all the places associated with this very human and gentle patron of the Salesian family.  Our visit surpassed our expectations in many ways and has left us with precious and inspirational memories.

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Posted on October 11, 2016




Sr. Noelle reports from the IIMA Human Rights Office, Geneva

Last Wednesday, after getting my monthly travel pass and my UN badge, we headed for a packed Palais des Nations where the Human Rights Council of the UN was in assembly.  It meets for just 10 weeks in the year, 3 of which are in September. 

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Posted on September 22, 2016




Canonisation of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Capping a process that stretched on for almost 20 years, Pope Francis on Sunday formally declared Mother Teresa, the “nun of the gutters” who was a champion for the poor, the dying and the unborn, the newest saint of the Catholic Church.

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Posted on September 04, 2016
Tags - International




Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg meets Pope Francis

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have met Pope Francis at the Vatican.

They discussed 'how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty'

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Posted on August 29, 2016




Celebrating Blessed Maria Troncatti

On 25th August we celebrate Blessed Maria Troncatti, a Salesian Sister, who trained and worked as a Red Cross nurse in military hospitals in the First World War, and was a missionary in Ecuador for many years.

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Posted on August 25, 2016
Tags - News, Reflections




Happy Birthday, Salesian Sisters!

On 5th August 1872, the first fifteen Salesian Sisters were clothed in their religous garments, and eleven of them (including St Mary Mazzarello) made their first professions. Don Bosco and the Bishop of Acqui were present on this joyful occasion at Mornese, Italy. 

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Posted on August 04, 2016