O God, who enkindled in the heart of your servant, Nano Nagle, the fire of divine love and a consuming desire to serve you in any part of the world, grant that we also may love you and make you much loved. And if it be for the glory of God and the salvation of souls, grant that soon she may be raised to the altars of your church Through Christ our Lord. Amen

We celebrated with some lovely food that had been brought by the Associates. One of our parishioners gave a scrumptious cream cake with the emblem of the lantern on it. Afterwards Fr Obi asked for some symbols to be placed in the church and during the Mass Fr Obi spoke about Nano’s life.

At this Jubilee time of grace and hope, we thank you for the gift of Venerable Nano Nagle and her companions, – Mary Ann Collins, Elizabeth Burke and Mary Fouhy. We are grateful for their vision as we celebrate the founding of the Presentation Congregation in 1775.

Nano’s call was not just for those who follow in her footsteps as committed Religious woman but for all pilgrims. It is a call “to a way of life, rooted in stillness, contemplation and wonder at the mystery of God and of all God’s creation

On Christmas Eve 1775, Nano Nagle and three companions, Mary Ann Collins, Elizabeth Burke and Mary Fouhy, embarked on a journey that has led to this incredible milestone.

With hearts ablaze and with hope for the future, may we continue the mission of Jesus and Nano by bringing love, compassion and justice to those at the unfinished edges of our world. Amen.

On Christmas Eve in the year 1775 Nano Nagle and three companions opened a new chapter in a sacred story.

Latest Newsletter from Friends of Nano : preparing for the 250th anniversary and reflecting on pilgrimages as we complete 

the Jubilee Year of Hope

Nano Nagle features in a significant new series of contemporary fine art portraits celebrating pioneering women - visionaries and champions - who have contributed to the betterment of society

Throughout the Tiatr  we were reminded that just as Nano Nagle was a Gamechanger and transformed lives in her time, each of us has a responsibility to be Game changers in our world today.

The Presentation of Mary in the Temple

Is a story of surrender, of readiness, of sacred purpose.

It mirrors Nano’s own journey – and the journey of every Sister

And Presentation person who continues to present themselves

in service, in hope and in love.

At the end of the meeting, the sisters presented Queen Camilla with a symbolic painting created by Sister Sandra De Filippis, a member of Talitha Kum, the UISG's global anti-trafficking network. The painting depicts the wounded yet resilient faces of women and children who have survived human trafficking, at the centre, an outstretched hand with a bird about to fly. It represents both suffering and transformation.

Learn through a crossword about the radical challenge Pope Francis gave the world in Fratelli Tutti. It is only through authentic dialogue and social encounter that we have a chance at transforming ourselves into instruments of peace.

“I am deeply grateful to all who have touched my life and helped me to this day - remembering especially my parents, all my family and my Presentation family.”

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged men and women religious to remain rooted in their charism while remaining attentive to the signs of the times, reminding them that their founders were able to respond with courage and discernment to the needs of their day.

This Jubilee Year of Hope marks the tenth anniversary  of Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si' 

  AND

the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis's Canticle of the Creatures.

With our crossword, delve into The Letter that Pope Francis gave the world. 

The September issue of Nano's Echo is replete with with reflections, stories, and suggestions focused on celebrating the Season of Creation.

We are just over halfway through this Jubilee Year 2025 as ‘Pilgrims in Hope’.  Through the beautifully symbolic logo for the year, we are reminded that a pilgrim journey is not an individual undertaking, but rather something communal.

…hope is found in remembering, a remembrance that gives hope – hope that is born by remembering that the tomb of Jesus is empty, remembering that darkness does not last forever and that God will not allow death to have the final word.

Celebrating a Jubilee of Religious Profession is just as important for us as Religious as for a Married Couple celebrating their Wedding Anniversary. It’s an opportunity as well for the Jubilarian to look back on their life of service to God’s people and to thank God and the people we have ministered to, for allowing us to serve them.