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  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 19 Mar 2024

    International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    Brigidines acknowledge the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March. Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the UN General Assembly called on the international community to

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  • International Women’s Day – 8 March 07 Mar 2024

    International Women’s Day – 8 March

    Brigidines acknowledge the UN International Women’s Day (IWD) which is celebrated annually around the world on 8 March. IWD invites our recognition and affirmation of the achievements of women worldwide.

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  • “Love is an act of courage” – Efeso Collins 05 Mar 2024

    “Love is an act of courage” – Efeso Collins

      Our small, courageous group of Brigidine Sisters in New Zealand continue –  through their presence, community spirit and compassion – to advocate for social and environmental justice. From this

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  • Solas Bhride in Spring! 28 Feb 2024

    Solas Bhride in Spring!

    Solas Bhride  celebrates “the magical awakening of bird song and dancing daffodils in some glorious sunshine.” (Solas Bhride News)           Lenten Meditation Series: Solas Bhride starts

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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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