Foreword

This first edition of Words and Deeds is a celebration of life and mission in our North East Province community. Despite the ‘dark clouds’ of the past months the shafts of light have broken through and the promise of Resurrection is at hand. Pope Francis reminds us ‘that hope speaks to us of something deeply rooted in every human heart’. Perhaps, we have had to dig deep to uncover this hope of late, but when we do, we find that hope is bold and can make life more beautiful and worthwhile. The stories of ministry to those on the margins of society (as shared in this magazine) are truly beacons of hope. As Sisters, we are journeying as collaborators with others who share our passion for justice for humanity, and for our planet. Presentation people continue to be inspired by Nano’s example of selfless dedication to those in need. Our young people are using their creativity to fight the battle for our endangered environment. As we come to celebrate the greatest season of hope, that is Easter, we are called to continue to sow seeds of hope wherever we are and to celebrate our oneness with each other and with all of life.

List of Contributors to this issue:

The Provincial Leadership Team, Imelda Wickham pbvm, Dr. Bernadette Sweetman (DCU MDCCE), Prof. Deirdre Raftery (UCD School of Education), Victoria Pearson (UCC), Brian O’Toole (Director, Inter-provincial Justice Desk), Marion O’Raw pbvm, Anne Lyons pbvm, Jane Louise Kelly & Scoil Chríost Rí JK Team, Pauline McGaley pbvm (Director of Warrant Community Educ, Ctr.), Bernadette Fitzgerald (Principal of St. Joseph’s College, Lucan), Anne Dwyer (Project Officer, FON Ireland), Angela Dolan pbvm, Margaret Agnew (Communications Officer, NEP).