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The news that Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters, has been declared venerable by His Holiness Pope Francis.was celebrated last Thursday by the Presentation Sisters in New Zealand.

“For Presentation 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.” said Congregation leader Mary Deane.

The Presentation Sisters first came to New Zealand in 1950 and continue to minister in the Wellington and Dunedin Diocese.

Mary Deane, said “We are delighted with the news. By proclaiming Nano Nagle as venerable, the Universal Church has recognised Nano as a woman of faith, hope and heroic virtue whose vision and work transformed the lives of so many.”

Nano Nagle devoted her life to God and to working with people on the margins of society. She is one of the great pioneers of Catholic education in Ireland. To this day Presentation Sisters and friends of Nano remain committed to working with those most in need.

Nano responded to the needs of her time. Hers was a global vision as in 1769 she wrote to a friend “If I could be of any service in any part of the globe I would be willing to do all in my power,”

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