Presentation Sisters
South India Province
Venerable Nano Nagle (1718-1784)
The Lady of the Lantern
Meet a woman whose love was stronger than the viciousness, injustice and greed and violence that swamped her city and nation. A woman of indomitable courage native shrewdness and indefatigable.
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Sr Sharon Fagan
Our Congregational Leader
Sr Shobha D'Sami
Our Province Leader
“What IF …we consciously spend ourselves for those kept poor?”
What IF …we consciously love one another ?”
CG 2018
“Women of God…”
weaving with our hearts ablaze, the CG 24 tapestry as Nano, to encounter the Mystery in the wild unfinished edges with new eyes of why are we here today, to seek the hidden treasures of new possibilities in the life and mission of South India Province.
CG 2024
“Women of God…”
weave together the 7 threads the outcome of our PG25, of our realities of Presentation Story, in the unfolding of creation, with trust and hope into a tapestry held in God, believing that we have a part to breathe life into the magnificence and woundedness of our world.
PG 2025
Celebrating 25 years is a significant milestone in the life and mission of Avedem Community. Its time to rejoice with deep Read More
Celebrating 250 years (1775 - 2025) of life and mission of our Congregation. With grateful hearts we walk forward in trust and love. Read More
In view of the preparation of 250 Jubilee Year of the founding of the Congregation retreat on Nano Nagle and Evolving Charism, is organised from... Read More
Yoga is a holistic discipline that unites and calms the body, mind and spirit. It is widely practiced for fitness, relaxation and spiritual growth. Read More
Eco group is created to facilitate conversations around the possibilities of implementing the priorities to care for the Earth in every local community in the... Read More
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Our Services
❝ ...we work to ensure the dignity of persons is respected and their rights upheld ❞ (OWL, C7).
We engage in team work, collaboration and partnership in upholding corporate mission.
Pastoral Care
We, the Presentation Sisters, commit ourselves to cater to the needs of emotional, spiritual and social support to individuals particularly those facing challenges or difficulties....
Read MoreNagle Guest House
Nestled amidst the misty mountains in Southern Tamil Nadu, is Kodaikanal, a hill station noted for its natural beauty. Nagle Home Stay situated in Presentation Convent, Kodaikanal...
Read MoreLiving Space for Women
Presentation Convent Ladies Hostel was established in 1960 to provide safe space for working women and students. It is situated in central Egmore
Read MoreSpirituality Centre
In view of the preparation of 250 Jubilee Year of the founding of the Congregation retreat on Nano Nagle and Evolving Charism, is organised from 11-18 August 2025.
Read MoreEducation
Together with our collaborators we engage in the Education ministry by committing ourselves to awaken the students towards becoming
Read MoreNature Cure
We promote alternate system of medicines in our health care institutions. Non-drug therapies, simple home remedies and counselling are promoted as well as other systems of medicine...
Read MorePalliative Care
Terminal care is given to add to the quality of life when medical treatment fails and death is imminent. Efforts are made to provide adequate care to prepare them to accept death w...
Read MoreLife Beyond Addiction
De-addiction centre offers facilities for counselling, treatment, and care of those who are dependent on alcohol or other drugs. A holistic approach is carried out towards healing...
Read MoreSocial / Justice
Inspired by Nano’s example, we become a prophetic presence and voice in the service of people made poor. We add our voices to those who work for healthier eco-systems and a healthi...
Read MoreCare of the Earth
“Today, however, we have to realise that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment so as to...
Read MoreSpirituality
We empower women through skill development, microfinance opportunities, and leadership training, helping them build confidence, achieve financial independence, and take active role...
Read MoreHealth Care
In healthcare ministry we follow the spirit of Nano Nagle to promote holistic health and to provide affordable healthcare for all through hospitals, hospice and dispensaries. We cr...
Read MoreSafeguarding
We empower women through skill development, microfinance opportunities, and leadership training, helping them build confidence, achieve financial independence, and take active role...
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