About Us
The Presentation Sisters established Presentation Ireland in recognition of the need for strategic thinking for the future development of their work and ministry in Ireland. Click here for copy of Plan for Ministry 2007-12 (PDF, 405 KB).
Our Vision and Commitment
Presentation Ireland is inspired by the Gospels, Catholic Social Teaching, the example of Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters, and an understanding of faith that seeks to do justice. Presentation Ireland is committed to:
- building a more just and inclusive society where people's rights and dignity are respected, and where communities are empowered to reach their full human development;
- promoting education for social inclusion;
- tackling the root causes of injustice through education, critical analysis, advocacy and influencing public policy;
- campaigning for global human rights, social justice, ecology and development issues;
- promoting a spirituality of justice;
- working with communities in collaborative and participative ways, to overcome poverty and social exclusion;
- evaluating our policies from the perspective of the preferential option for people who are poor;
- promoting a spirituality of being in communion and right relationships with self, others, God and all of creation;
- dialogue and collaboration with all who work for social justice in realising a new vision of society. We recognise that there are many who share the values of social justice and equality, but who may not do so from a Christian perspective.
Our Approach
We aim to be inclusive by listening to and involving the people we work with in the design of initiatives and in our decision-making processes.
We aim to be innovative by being open to new ideas, learning from others and being flexible and adaptable in how we do things.
We aim to influence change in public policies in favour of those who experience exclusion by drawing from the experience of people we work with and from research.
We aim to act in the Christian tradition of social justice and seek to work with all people of all faiths and those who share common values with us of inclusion, compassion and sustainability.