Miles for Mission!
L-R Srs. Felicia and Bridgette Walk for Mission
World Missions Ireland organised a walk in Phoenix Park, called “Miles for Mission”, to fund-raise and to mark Mission Sunday. It took place on Oct 22nd and was attended by lay, religious and priests and bishops who were on mission themselves, or were passionate about the cause.
We all met at the Papal Cross in Phoenix Park, erected in memory of St John Paul II’s visit to Ireland. Archbishop Kieran O’ Reilly of Cashel and Emly led this inaugural walk to mark the huge contribution of Irish missionaries abroad. The walk, was organised by ‘World Missions Ireland’. His Excellency, Mr Richard Opembe, the Kenyan Ambassador to Ireland joined us, all geared up in Kenya colours and ready to RUN, and run he did! We admired the good turn-out of lay missionaries, many now working for Misean Cara- a donor agency for Missionary work. Many lay missionaries brought their partners and children to the event- a way of passing on the torch! But the most touching was Sr Louis Marie a wonderful missionary and a sister of St Joseph of Cluny who showed up with her walker to join the walk for a short way.
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Srs. Felicia, Cecilia, Bridgette
Sally McEllistrim, PR Manager for WMI, said earlier: “We are hoping that our event will be a lovely occasion for people to come together, enjoy the missionary camaraderie and help raise funds for a wonderful cause as well. This event will give us time perhaps to reflect on our own ‘missionary walk in life’ and the imprint we are making .It will be a fun occasion too as missionaries have a wealth of wonderful stories and so we will raise spirits as we raise funds!” Sally’s prediction came true!
Sr. Felicia Matola, FMSA |