I am an Irish Holy Cross missionary sister born in the small village of Laurencetown in the parish of Tullylish in the Diocese of Dromore, where my vocation to religious life was first nurtured and encouraged. Prior to returning to Ireland, in late 2025, after forty years abroad, I ministered in Southern Africa for thirty-four years, where my life and ministry were shaped by the richness, resilience, and faith of the people and Christian communities I served. My professional background is in education shaped by a deeply pastoral heart. My experience spans education, pastoral ministry, formation, programme coordination, school and parish animation, governance, and Ignatian spiritual accompaniment, all of which have deepened my commitment to compassionate and collaborative ministry.