In 1922 the House of Commons designated March as Irish Heritage Month. The intent of this designation is to celebrate Irish Canadians’ contributions to Canada’s story and to provide an opportunity to learn more about Irish Canadian history. If you’re Irish, this is your month to celebrate!
In her message marking Irish Heritage Month Minister Khera said ” This month, let’s reflect on the resilience, creativity and spirit of the Irish diaspora.”
On our website we tell the stories of 60 Sisters of Mercy who left Ireland between 1842 and 1907 , all aged between sixteen and twenty years, to minister with the people of Newfoundland and of the works of mercy carried out by the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland celebrating their
continued contributions to our country.
Watch Minister Khera’s message
En 1922, la Cámara de los Comunes designó marzo Mes de la Herencia Irlandesa. El objetivo de esta designación es celebrar la contribución de los irlandeses canadienses a la historia de Canadá y ofrecer la oportunidad de aprender más sobre la historia irlandesa canadiense. Si eres irlandés, ¡este es tu mes para celebrarlo!
En su mensaje con motivo del Mes de la Herencia Irlandesa, la ministra Khera dijo: “Este mes, reflexionemos sobre la resistencia, la creatividad y el espíritu de la diáspora irlandesa”.
En nuestra página web contamos las historias de 60 Hermanas de la Misericordia que dejaron Irlanda entre 1842 y 1907 , todas con edades comprendidas entre los dieciséis y los veinte años, para ejercer su ministerio con la gente de Terranova y de las obras de misericordia llevadas a cabo por las Hermanas de la Misericordia de Terranova celebrando sus continuas contribuciones a nuestro país.
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March 8, International Women’s Day, is a global day celebrating the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. It also issues a call to action for the acceleration of greater parity in our world.
Many of the people with whom I journey are marginalized by the stigma of mental illness. This may manifest itself as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, or personality disorders. The stigma coupled with SHAME is cited as the number one reason why individuals do not seek help. In late April 2023, I journeyed with a woman whom I referred to as “the woman in the tent.” Amidst freezing cold temperatures, she chose to sleep in a small pup tent by our Basilica because she felt safe there. I kept showing up until I won her trust, learned her name and was able to see her move to better accommodations where she felt safe once more.
The Pope reminds us that God’s message is always one of freedom. He also cautions that the journey from slavery to freedom is not an abstract one. It requires us to open our eyes to the reality of our world.
Bahkita, who is also the patron saint of Sudan, her homeland, was kidnapped and sold into slavery at a very young age – a victim of human trafficking. Eventuaslly freed, she became a Canossian nun and was declared a Saint in 2000.
Sister Mary Teresa was professed in May of 1884 and in August of that same year she became part of the founding community of St. Bride’s Convent, Littledale. Her keen interest in the schools and her remarkable business aptitude prepared her well for the ministry ahead.