Dear Sisters and Friends,
I hope that this issue of the IPA Justice Desk Update finds you all well. Whilst there is much to report at this time from the IPA I have added in a number of other events that are timely and will take place on December 1st and 2nd and given my involvement on your behalf I thought you'd like the opportunity to register.
First I want to draw your attention to:
AEFJN Christmas Webinar:- Power in your Purse - from Consumer to Caretaker this Christmas.
IPA Justice Desk Update for November.
Safe Birth 4 All Fundraiser - if you are in Dublin. We in AEFJN, gave over two webinars to the topic of Obstetric Fistula and the importance of this issue in Africa.
Christ Among the Ruins - Finding Light in Gaza’s Darkness moderated by Brian O' Toole for NJPN UK and Paz Christi England and Wales.
From Copenhagen to Doha - 30 Years of Social Development - An excellent report that charts many of the Presentation works around the world.
Uncover the stories of the South Presentation Cemetery - A Lecture with genealogist David Ryan
The IPA Spotlight Report.
With every good wish at this time.
Brian O' Toole
AEFJN Christmas Webinar:- Power in your Purse - from Consumer to Caretaker this Christmas.
As the festive season approaches, our purchases carry more weight than we realise. This AEFJN Ireland webinar explores how the money in our wallets can become a force for good — upholding human rights, supporting fairness, dignity, and sustainability across the globe.
Together, we’ll look at how individual consumer choices can be amplified in ways that others can learn from our examples. We hope on the evening that those attending will also feel that their views and ideas will be heard and aired!
The link to the registration page is: https://mailchi.mp/48c3b5b59164/power
Safe Birth 4 All Fundraiser - if you are in Dublin. We in AEFJN gave over two webinars to this important issue in Africa.
Christ Among the Ruins Finding Light in Gaza’s Darkness
Hosted by
NJPN UK & Pax Christi England and Wales December 1st at 7.30pm
and Moderated by
Brian O' Toole
Dear Friends of NJPN UK and Pax Christi England and Wales.
You are being invited to attend a special evening on December 1 at 7.30pm ONLINE with NJPN UK and Pax Christi England and Wales where we will explore:
Christ Among the Ruins: Finding Light in Gaza’s Darkness
A live webinar and conversation of faith, witness, and action
As the people of Gaza face unimaginable suffering amid ongoing bombardment, displacement, and humanitarian crisis — and as Israeli and Jewish communities worldwide grieve, fear, and struggle with the weight of violence and loss — we gather to seek Christ’s light among the ruins.
This webinar invites participants to reflect on how the Church understands and responds to this unfolding tragedy: where we find Christ in the midst of devastation, and how we can bear faithful witness to peace, justice, and compassion in a world so deeply divided.
Together, we will listen to diverse voices — including perspectives from Activists both Christians & Jewish - Peace Advocates, and Church Leaders — to explore how followers of Christ can pray, speak, and act with integrity. We will also consider practical steps for advocacy, including how to engage elected representatives and support those most affected by the conflict.
You are warmly invited to join this conversation, to share your own thoughts and experiences, and to discern together what it means to be people of light in a time of darkness and to take an action for Advent afterwards.
A recording of the session will be made available afterward for those unable to attend live.
The Zoom Link to attend this Webinar will be sent to you closer to the event itself.
You can register to attend this event HERE https://forms.gle/fDjkiTdtzrkVML986
The NJPN and Pax Christi Executives respectively.
(National Justice and Peace Network UK & Pax Christi England and Wales)
(I have spoken with Sr. Mary Deane PBVM (England) about my moderation of this webinar and given that I will not be offering an input or opinion my work here for the NJPN and Pax Christi has been permitted).You can check out out the IPA Copenhagen Report below and HERE (This a super report)
From Nano Nagle Place:
"In the lead-up to Presentation Day, join us for a South Presentation Convent Burial Ground Talk with genealogist David Ryan. This unique event offers an opportunity to uncover the rich histories of the South Presentation Convent burial ground, the final resting place of generations of Presentation Sisters, Ursulines, and Nano Nagle herself.
South Presentation Convent Burial Ground Talk | Nano Nagle Place. The event will be held both online and in person in the Conference Space at Nano Nagle Place."
19th November 2025, 11am | Online & in person in the Conference Space, Nano Nagle Place| Free
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88033734144?pwd=6yTS2Kz3H6KDXD9emRr7QwxKFxN81b.1
Meeting ID: 880 3373 4144
Passcode: R2AGrA
The IPA Spotlight newsletter is designed to highlight key stories, initiatives, and developments within the IPA community that deserve special attention. Each edition focuses on a single article or topic, giving it the recognition it merits and ensuring our community stays informed about what’s happening across our network. This report focusses on the:
🌍 IPA at the Second World Summit for Social Development:
A Call for Justice and Inclusion
You can access this IPA Spotlight Report HERE and below