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Pakistan Independence Day 2023

Pakistan Independence Day 2023 Independence Day, observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan.. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the termination of the British in August of 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement, which aimed for the creation...

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Sr, Catherine Lillis received the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal”.

     Congratulations to Sr. Catherine Lillis on receiving the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal”  A message was left recently for Sr. Catherine Lillis, who is a Columban Sister working in Ireland, which  read: ‘Bishop Tom Deenihan of Meath called to let you know that you are being awarded the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal”.  This...

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American Independence Day 2023

American Independence Day. Today we wish all our American families and friends a very Happy Independence Day. Quotations to reflect on   for Independence Day “Nothing is more precious than independence and liberty.” – Ho Chi Minh “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their...

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Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all Muslims

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all Muslims.                                                                                                        Eid al-Adha for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on...

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Congratulations to Trocaire on their Golden Jubilee.

Congratulations to Trocaire on their Golden Jubilee.   We, the Columban Sisters wish to congratulate Trocaire on their Golden Jubilee, a milestone anniversary. Trócaire is the Irish language word for “Compassion”. For almost 50 years Trócaire has put the compassion of Irish people into action and we have been part of that in our various missions, where people...

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Sr. Brid Kenny, Columban Sister celebrates her 101st Birthday.

          Sr. Brid Kenny celebrates her 101st Birthday in Magheramore, Wicklow. Congratulations Sr. Brid! Last May 21st 2023, our dear Sr. Brid Kenny celebrated her 101st birthday. We prayed especially for her during the Mass Sr. Brid was delighted to receive a congratulatory message from Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland....

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World Bee Day 2023

  World Bee Day 2023 from Cbbc : What’s all the buzz about?   Bees are so important to the health of our planet that they have their own special day. World Bee Day takes place on 20 May each year, and its aim is to spread awareness of the significance of bees. Bee campaigners...

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Eid Mubarak 2023

  Eid Mubarak. Wishing all our Muslim friends Eid Mubarak 2023. May you and your families be blessed abundantly at this special time.

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St. Patrick’s Day 2023

 St. Patrick’s Day 2023.                                                                      Dear Friends, Greetings on this St. Patrick’s Day 2023 and it is appropriate that we share with...

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International Women’s Day 2023. #Embrace Equity,

International Women’s Day 2023. # Embrace Equity. For International Women’s Day and beyond, let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity. Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have,  it’s a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. And it’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get...

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