September 2011
The Life and Work of Mary Aikenhead produced by the pupils from the junior boys in Assumption School Walkinstown. Look and Listen HERE
Annual Friendship Day in St. James’s Parish Dublin 8, Ireland
In 2004 there was a big non national population in St. James’ Parish – people from India, the Phillipines, Eastern Europe, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Rwanda and South Africa. To help the people get to know each other and mix more the Parish Team decided to host a Friendship Day . Now, seven years later this Friendship Day continues.
This year the celebration was held on 13th March. Notices were sent to all the shops and schools. People were invited to dress in national costume and to bring a national food dish. Locals donated soft drinks, sweets and food. Phillipino men promised to look after the barbecues. Local ladies decorated the parish hall and local talent promised music, face painting for children, Irish dancing, and a clown.
As the time drew near, the Parish Team wondered would anyone turn up! They needn’t have worried. Crowds arrived, language barriers were overcome, and food was shared. There was singing, dancing and sharing experiences, traditions and food recipes. The local people were delighted to improve their knowledge of all the visitors from other shores, and the visitors felt accepted and happy and hoped the Friendship Day would become an annual event. And so it has.
The reigning Lord Mayor of Dublin often attends the celebration and also local T.D’s, the Gardai, local clergy and Religious. Some of the original overseas population have moved on to other countries or returned home but new arrivals are always welcome in St. James'.
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February 2011
Read here to find out what was written in the Irish Catholic about the Religious Sisters of Charity today.
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SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT
Religious Sisters of Charity - Ireland
We, the Religious Sisters of Charity, recognise the fundamental right of every child, young person and vulnerable adult to a safe environment in which she or he will be free from any form of abuse, neglect or harm. It is therefore our policy to protect any children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work from physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect or harm and to strive to provide a safe and caring environment for them.
If you are unsure about any matter concerning the safety and wellbeing of children, young people or vulnerable adults using our facilities, always act in their best interest and contact the designated person/s for advice
The designated persons are Geraldine Byrne rsc and Catherina Kenny rsc.
You may also report concerns or allegations to the Garda Siochána at your local Garda station or the Health Service Executive (HSE). For further information call the HSE National Free Helpline number on Callsave 1850 241 1850
To read our Safeguarding Children Child Protection Policy, 2009 press (here)
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING
In collaboration with the Immigrant Council of Ireland, we continue to be comitted to combatting sex trafficking and sexual exploitation throughout 2011. For more details on this issue visit www.immigrantcouncil.ie
The Irish Province is one of the groups supporting the campaign "Turn Off the Red Light: End Prostitution in Ireland" On February 2nd a unique event will take place, chaired by Theo Dorgan, where Fergus Finlay (Barnardos), John Cunningham (Immigrant Council of Ireland), Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí (Ruhama), David Begg (ICTU), Eamon Devoy (TEEU), Peter Sheridan and Christy Moore call for action to prevent the sexual exploitation of women and children in Ireland through dissuasive measures against those who buy sex.
Other members supporting this event are: Barnardos, Immigrant Council of Ireland, Ruhama, NDVAS, Akidwa, APT (Act to Prevent Trafficking), Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Doras Luimni, Stop Sex Trafficking Cork, Religious Sisters of Charity, NWCI, Freedom From Pornography Campaign, FOMACS, FOF, Inchicore WSG, Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, ICTU Women, Women’s Aid, Labour Party, Men’s Development Project Waterford, MRCI, Rape Crisis Network Ireland, SONAS Housing, TEEU (Technical, Engineering and Electrical Union), SIPTU Women, Aoibhness Refuge, Saoirse Refuge, Rathmines Women’s Refuge, Viva House, SAFE Ireland, Irish Country Women’s Association, Irish Feminist Network.
To keep up-to-date on TURN OFF THE RED LIGHT CAMPAIGN visit www.turnofftheredlight.ie
The Religious Sisters of Charity are doubly involved via the ICI and APT.
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