VENERABLE NANO

Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters, was declared Venerable in Rome by His Holiness Pope Francis. The announcement on 31 October 2013 ,brings a declaration of Sainthood of Nano Nagle a step closer ,as her life of 'heroic virtue' is officially acknowledged.

The Presentation Sisters around the world and all those involved with them are today celebrating the official announcement of the declaration of the Order's founder, Nano Nagle, as Venerable. This announcement brings the Canonisation of Nano Nagle one step closer as it is the second of four stages in the Canonisation Process.

Head of the Congregation Leadership Team for the Presentation Sisters, Mary Deane, said:

"We are delighted with the news. By proclaiming Nano Nagle as venerable, the Universal Church has recognized Nano as a woman of Faith, hope and heroic virtue whose vision and work transformed the lives of so many. For our Sisters, Associates and Friends of Nano throughout the world, Nano has been and continues to be a source of inspiration and challenge as we respond to the needs of today in fidelity to the Gospel and in the spirit of Nano."

A celebration to mark the announcement took place in Sacred Heart Mat. Hr. Sec. School on the 20th Dec2013 .

To this day Presentation Sisters and friends of Nano remain committed to working with those most in need through a broad range of ministries. Those ministries include spirituality and faith development, lifelong learning and innovation, social finance, social inclusion and outreach, human rights and justice, ecology and sustainable living and healthcare projects.

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