Who started the Presentation Sisters?
Nano Nagle
Presentation Sisters/Founders
The Society of Australian Congregations of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM) The Presentation Sisters were founded in 1775 by Nano Nagle to meet the needs of the poor in penal Ireland.
What did the Presentation Sisters do?
The Presentation Sisters’ mission is to help the poor and needy around the world. Historically, the Sisters focused their energies on creating and staffing schools that would educate young people, especially young ladies. Most of these schools are still in operation and can be found across the globe.
Where did Nano Nagle find Presentation Sisters?
Ireland
The Presentation Sisters were founded in 1775 in Ireland by Nano Nagle. Their website gives some history of the Presentation Sisters’ work in Australia. They came first to Richmond in Tasmania in October 1866, to Victoria in 1873 and to New South Wales in 1874.
What was Nano Nagle vision?
Nano had a broad vision which had a missionary dimension and that is why she said “If I could be of service in saving and helping souls in any part of the globe, I would gladly do all in my power. “Worn out by her labours for her beloved people Nano Nagle died on 26th April 1784 surrounded by her sisters.
Who was the founder of the Presentation Sisters?
Establishing Convents Abroad – In 1829 the Presentation Congregation (founded by Nano Nagle in Cork, Ireland, in 1775) began to establish convents abroad. In 1880 Sisters from Ireland were called to Dakota Territory. Six years later three of the Irish sisters answered the call to ministry in Aberdeen.
When did the Presentation Sisters come to Lismore?
Consequently, in May 1874, five sisters arrived from Kildare. In 1886 from the little village of Lucan, just out of Dublin, three sisters and seven postulants left for the Lismore mission. Coming through England, they were joined by another postulant and arrived in Lismore in August 1886.
Who are the Presentation Sisters of Tardun Australia?
Presentation Sisters at Tardun, courtesy of Christian Brothers Institution Albums 1 & 2 (Holy Spirit Collection). The Presentation Sisters were founded in 1775 in Ireland by Nano Nagle. Their website gives some history of the Presentation Sisters’ work in Australia.
Why are Presentation Sisters so important to Australia?
Presentation communities around Australia realised that just as Nano Nagle was impelled to act in response to the plight of the poor and powerless people of her time, so sisters today are called to respond to the needs of those who are poor and oppressed by unjust structures of this time.