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  • World Day of Peace 2025 30 Dec 2024

    World Day of Peace 2025

      The theme of Pope Francis’ message for the 2025 World Day of Peace on 1st January  is: “Forgive us our trespasses, Grant us your Peace.” In considering the systemic

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  • Gratitude 14 Dec 2024

    Gratitude

    2024 As this year comes to near-end and we prepare to celebrate  ‘God with us’  at Christmas time, we pause in gratitude for the Blessings of 2024. Brigidines give thanks

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  • ‘peaceful, just and inclusive’ 05 Dec 2024

    ‘peaceful, just and inclusive’

    “Human rights are the foundation for peaceful, just and inclusive societies.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 2024 Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. The Day

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  • Advent and Migrants 30 Nov 2024

    Advent and Migrants

    “Advent and Migrants” is a space initiated for Advent by the International Network of Migrants and Refugees of the USIG. It aims to offer and encourage reflection on issues of great

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Our Heritage

ST BRIGID OF KILDARE

Brigid, you were a woman of peace,

You brought harmony where there was conflict.

You brought light to the darkness.

You brought hope to the downcast.

May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious,

And may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world.

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