Recent Happenings/Events at Mt. Sion Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre
The week of December 7 - 11 was a busy time around the Heritage Centre at Mt. Sion. On Monday the 7th, the Brothers’ community at Mt. Sion gathered with David Gibson for a day of reflection and planning at Grace Dieu Retreat Centre in Waterford. In the evening, the Advent Scripture Reflection Series continued at the Centre, conducted by scripture scholar Fr. Michael Mullins, P.P. at Ballybricken.
Wednesday, December 9th was a particularly active day. The I.S.U. Teenage Integration program in conjunction with the Society of St. Vincent DePaul sponsored “We Are One”, a combined choir celebration and concert in the Chapel. Nine youth choirs from the area, including our own I.S.U. choir joined together to present a morning of song and music followed by a social in the dining room. At the same time, a group of students from C.B.S., New Ross visited and were given of tour of the museum, grounds and Chapel by members of the staff. The Youth Ministry staff managed to conduct a successful retreat with students from Carrick on Suir amidst all the other activity at the Centre. We also enjoyed a “farewell visit” from Rosalie Quinn, outgoing Province Medical Coordinator.
As always, the I.S.U. (Information and Support Unit) receives a steady stream of people to the Centre throughout the week to participate in the English language and computer skills classes which are offered by the I.S.U. volunteers and staff.
Br. Kevin Mascarenhas made his final profession as a Presentation Brother at Mount Sion on Saturday, October 31 2009.
The ceremony took place in Mount Sion chapel which houses the remains of Blessed Edmund Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers congregrations.
ERIHC welcomes new CEO, Br. Pat Madigan to Mount Sion
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.
An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D. officially opened the completely refurbished Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre at Mount Sion, Barrack Street in Waterford on Friday, 8th February, 2008.
The religious dedication ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Waterford, Bishop Lee, on Sunday 3rd February, 2008.
Official Opening