Associates

The purpose of Presentation Association is to provide opportunities for non-vowed persons to further the work of the Gospel in the Spirit of Nano Nagle and in light of the charism of the Sisters of the Presentation. We recognize that Jesus and Nano have modeled a “call” that includes communal spiritual growth and outward action based on the Gospels. It is the long-term goal that the flame of Nano’s lantern, which reveals the vulnerable and downtrodden in the darkest and desolate places and offers them hope to live fully, will be carried by these Associates and their Sister companions well into the future.

Presentation Associates stand in partnership with the Sisters of the Presentation. Our commitments echo their mission: we reach out in faith in a spirit of hospitality, compassion and simplicity to all of creation. The cry of those made poor and the cry of the earth call us to continue the mission of Jesus to bring forth a sustainable society founded on respect for the earth, universal human rights, economic justice and a culture of peace. We, too, commit ourselves as Presentation women and men to deepen our passion for those made poor and for all of creation. In our work for justice, we nurture a contemplative stance in keeping with our Presentation identity. Further we commit ourselves to strengthen the quality of our relationship to and partnership with other Presentation women and men to further Nano’s vision.