Presentation Sisters Justice Desk for Ireland & England

🌍 World Environment Day 2026 🌍

Today, on World Environment Day, we are reminded of the urgent need to address the climate and biodiversity emergency that continues to affect communities across the globe. Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it is a matter of justice, impacting those who have contributed least to the crisis yet often bear its greatest consequences.

As Ireland prepares for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, beginning on 1 July, we have a unique opportunity to help shape ambitious climate policies and strengthen the EU’s leadership in international climate negotiations. This includes advocating for meaningful action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity for future generations.

This year's World Environment Day, hosted by Azerbaijan, highlights the importance of collective action and global solidarity in responding to the climate crisis. Progress will require commitment from governments, communities, businesses, and individuals alike.

A special word of appreciation to the Presentation South India Province and the Presentation Sisters in Schools for their ongoing work in educating, empowering, and inspiring young people to become advocates for environmental stewardship. Through their commitment to awareness, action, and care for our common home, students and the wider Presentation community are demonstrating that those with the greatest resources and opportunities have a responsibility to support and protect the most vulnerable.

Together, let us renew our commitment to building a more sustainable, just, and resilient future for all. 💚🌿


Thanks to Sr. Lilly Pushpam for the graphic!

Today, May 25, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical letter on "Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence", dedicating a section about human trafficking and exploitation (AAS 173-179).

🔗 Read the encyclical at this link: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

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Shining a Light into Darkness
You are warmly invited to attend the National Justice and Peace Network prayer vigil, beginning at 8:00 p.m. on 15 May and continuing until 2:15 a.m. on 16 May.
Please click the link below to register your interest in attending.
Register using the following link: https://forms.gle/tnWVr3NUh3uf1ZJw9
We would be delighted to see you at any time during the evening, and we encourage you to share this invitation with anyone you think may be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to this prayer vigil, Shining a Light into Darkness.

Poverty Aware Practice – Raising awareness of poverty at Trinity College – All Together in Dignity – ATD Ireland On Monday 20th April, ATD Ireland Community Activist and volunteers including Paul, Craig, Veronica, and for the first time, Natasha, Tomo and Ana) had the opportunity to animate a poverty aware practice session at Trinity College with Second year Social Work students, a week before they begin their...

Gold mine inquiry halted after man found to be recording hearings.

https://wearetyrone.com/news/gold-mine-inquiry-halted-after-man-found-to-be-recording-hearings/

Congratulations to our colleagues at APT - Act to Prevent Trafficking Ireland on their joint submission to the Irish Universal Periodic Review Process, focusing on issues of Human Trafficking and Alternative Education.

Read the report and find our more through the RENATE website, or click the link below!

https://renate-europe.net/act-to-prevent-trafficking-ireland-apt-participate-in-joint-submission-to-the-irish-universal-periodic-review-process/

Dublin conference recalls justice contribution of Religious and faith groups - The Way Around 70 participants came together in the Parish Hall, representing a wide range of religious congregations, missionary groups, and organisations from across Ireland and beyond.

MInd Our Earth - Our Mined Earth

We're delighted to share this upcoming webinar from our friends at AEFJN Ireland , a network that the OLA remain actively involved with. Looking at the impact of extraction on our planet and asking what it means to care for our earth and for those most affected by its exploitation.

Tuesday, 28th April 2026 | 7.00pm – 8.30pm | viaZoom

All are welcome.

Register here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/35f541bdc7b8/mindourearth

An incredible experience working with those who care deeply, advocate fearlessly and work tirelessly to eradicate Human Trafficking across Europe and beyond.

RENATE Country Board Meeting 2026, Report Prepared by Mr. Brian O’Toole RENATE Representative for Ireland, and newly appointed Core Group Member, Mr. Brian O’Toole shares his excellently collated report on this year’s RENATE Working Board Meeting, which took place in Madrid, Spain.