Our Ministries
The Plan for Ministry 2007-2012 gives direction to our ministry in the Province. The Plan has been developed in response to the commitments made at the Congregational Gathering 2006. This Plan belongs to all of us: our challenge is to make it happen. We allow the vision and values of the Plan to influence our work in ways that are appropriate to our own particular situation in the South West Province.
In response to changing times our ministries in the province have broadened to best serve the needs of each new generation with the same enthusiasm, commitment and care as Nano and her followers showed over 200 years ago. These ministries are supported by the less active in our houses and also by many of our lay colleagues.
Education:
Sisters are involved in education in its broadest sense, with specific focus on the needs of the disadvantaged at all levels….
Primary
Secondary
Third Level
Adult / Second Chance Education
The following are a priority within our education ministry:
- faith development;
- home /school liaison, resource teaching, homework club;
- students who have not benefited and are not benefiting from the education system at present;
- integration of children from other countries and cultures;
- students with special needs;
- travellers;
- chaplaincy work;
- global education programme;
- programmes for those bereaved;
- “green schools” programme.
Pastoral:
- faith development and catechetics in community and dioceses;
- parish work, baptism programme, church music;
- health care/nursing;
- refugees;
- counselling.
Justice Ministry:
- social inclusion programme;
- ex-offenders;
- help centre for migrant workers.
Care and Support:
Providing support for ministry through leadership and administrative offices.
Many sisters who have retired continue to work on a voluntary basis with local community organisations and bring their wisdom and skills to these roles. A vital source of support and inspiration for ministry is the prayer, interest and encouragement of individual sisters and communities around the Province.
Commissions:
Several sisters work on various Commissions in the Province - Life and Mission, Justice, Spirituality, Finance & Property, Healthcare, Associates, Women & the Church, Golden Years.
