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About UsNano Nagle
Born to a wealthy family in Ireland in 1718, Nano Nagle's parents sent her to France to be educated since strict penal laws barred Irish children from attending school. She returned to Ireland after her father's death in 1746; her mother died soon after. Prayer and reflection led Nano back to France to become a sister. Even as she began her new life as a sister, Nano's thoughts often returned to the children of the poor families back in Ireland. At age 32, she left the convent in France and returned to Ireland, where she secretly gathered the children of the poor and taught them catechism, reading, writing and mathematics. As Nano spent her days with the children, they would tell her of their sick friends or family members. Nano began to visit the sick and the elderly after school, bringing them food, medicine and comfort. She often made visits late into the night, carrying her lamp among the alleyways. Before long, Nano became known as the Lady of the Lantern. Nano decided to open a convent where women could share the mission of Jesus through prayer, teaching and care for the sick and needy. Nano and three companions opened the first Presentation Convent in Cork, Ireland, on Christmas Day in 1775. In 1784, at age 65, Nano died. She left her compelling vision of service to a growing community of Presentation Sisters. Her final words are emblematic of her timeless legacy, and they remain a guiding principle for the Sisters: "Love one another as you have hitherto done."
Sister Verna Reads Her Latest BookSister Verna Kelley, longtime educator and author of several books for children, reads her Nano Nagle book for elementary students. |
Sister Verna's Book
Sister Verna Kelley served as an educator for over 50 years. Now retired, she remains active in prayer ministry and in the foster grandparent program. She utilizes her background as an educator to write books for children. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Sister Verna's book about Nano Nagle, e-mail nbauer@presentationsisters.org. Nano Nagle Links:www.nanonagle.com
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