A Workshop for the novice directresses of the Institute is taking place from 29th May till 3rd July in Seoul, Korea. It is a second session followed by the first meeting, held last year, with the theme of “A Horizon from which our Charism flows out and is lived”. The theme of this year’s session is “an itinerary, the spiritual journey of Mary of the Passion.”

Early on June 4th 2019 our dear Sr. Maura O Connor passed peacefully into the arms of God. Maura’s brother, Fr. Tom O Connor and our sisters in Rush had accompanied her over these last few quiet days, as communications lessened and Maura gradually withdrew from us. The Sisters and her brother Tom were with her and had been supporting her in a special closeness for the past couple of weeks.

“as he was blessing them, he departed from them and was taken up into heaven”. Lk 24, 51. Ascension, the elevation of Jesus to heaven is a great celebration in the Catholic Church. This day is also celebrated World Communications Day. On the occasion the Holy Father delivered a message whose theme is centered on the importance of the human community of people in communication.

Spiritual renewal is always a moment of peace and grace. At the end of the Pilgrimage Session from March 23 to May 7, 2019 in the footsteps of Mary of the Passion and Saint Francis, the Sisters Flora, Lilly and Gertrude each give a beautiful testimony on this profound experience lived in faith, joy and hope.