Br. Pat Madigan, cfc

Br. Pat Madigan was born in Co. Clare, Ireland in 1944. On 18th August 2009 he was appointed Chief Executive Office of Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Waterford for a three year period.  He brings wide experience, both in education and formation, to the role, as well as personal and professional skills that are suited to the position. The greater part of Br. Pat’s life has been spent in teaching and administration of schools in Ireland. During the period of 1994-2003 he was on the Congregation Renewal Team and was Co-Director of the International Formation Programme, Trasna. From 2003-2007 he was Director of Novices at The International Spirituality Centre, Lusaka, Zambia.

Br. Philip Ryan, cfc

A native of Tipperary who joined the Brothers in 1982 and has been based in the following locations: North Monastery Cork, St, Peter & Paul's Clonmel, Blarney Street Cork, Moyross Limerick, Mount Sion Waterford (third time have been based here) Onslow Gardens Cork, Portlaoise and Emmaus Swords Co. Dublin. Has mainly been working with Early School Leavers along with some relief teaching in both Secondary and Primary Schools. Involved in business initiatives in the past and currently in Mount Sion. Br. Philip, having been involved in the International Community from the outset in 2005, returned to Mount Sion in October 2009.

Br. Peadar Gleeson, cfc

Br. Peadar from Tipperary has taught both Primary and Secondary level in Ireland for many years. Ten years teaching in Mount Sion Primary School, combined with eight years in Formation, eight years as Secondary School Principal in Co. Clare are amount his experiences. He has special interest in students who find it hard to cope with mainstream education and has seven years experience in this. Peadar came to the International Community in Mount Sion in 2007 and works in hospitality.

Br. Ian Robertson, cfc

Ian, from Brisbane, Australia is a member of the Oceania Province of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. He has many years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and mentor and has been involved in staff formation programmes in Queensland, Australia. Ian has been part of the International Community in Mount Sion since September 2005.

Br. Kevin Mascarenhas, fpm

Presentation Brother Kevin Mascarenhas, a native of Karachi Pakistan with Canadian citizenship, is the Director of the Information and Support Unit for new Communities in Mount Sion. He has been involved in community and voluntary section and has experience with homeless and refugees in inner city Dublin and Waterford. Kevin has a Degree in Theology, Spirituality & Pastoral studies along with qualifications in Information, Advice/Advocacy Practice and Social/Civil Information. He has changed five cultures since leaving his home which helps him empathise with new citizens and asylum seekers. Kevin has been part of the International Community since 2005.

Br. Stephen Hale, cfc

Steve, from the North American Province, recently joined the Mount Sion Community. A native of Butte, Montana, Steve has ministered in Illinois, Hawaii, Montana and Florida. Following 16 years of teaching in province secondary schools and formation ministry in his home province, Steve served as Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii; Director of Liturgy for the Cathedral of St. Helena in Helena, Montana and coordinator for Adult Faith Formation programs at the Rice School, Florida. Prior to Mount Sion, Steve worked in Campus Ministry in Chicago. He is the author of “Season Backgrounds” a commentary on the Liturgical Year for Celebrating the Lectionary (LTP, Chicago).