100 years of The Disciples of the Divine Master community

100 years of The Disciples of the Divine Master community Sisters from the Disciples of the Divine Master with Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin alongside a Liturgical Dance group who performed during the Mass. Photos: John McElroy

Founded in 1924, The Disciples of the Divine Master community celebrated their 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 9.

His Excellency Archbishop Luis Mariano, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland was the main celebrant of the Eucharist. The Mass was followed by refreshments in the Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Foxrock Parish.

The Disciples of the Divine Master are a religious congregation part of the Pauline Family, founded in Alba Italy by Blessed James Alberione. Throughout this year, the Sisters in 28 countries on 5 continents have been marking this anniversary.

Photos: John McElroy

Sr Lidwina placing candles on a tree representing the Pauline Family. There are 10 candles to be placed representing the institutions which were founded by Blessed James Alberione both religious and lay.
Sister Nieves from the Disciples of the Divine Master bringing up 10 candles to the altar representing the Pauline family.
Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor Papal Nuncio to Ireland incensing the Altar at the beginning of Mass.
Sr Louise O’ Rourke PDDM leading the singing with the Sisters from the Disciples of the Divine Master during the Mass on Sunday.
Sisters Franca and Ndidi from the Holy Rosary Sisters at the Mass on Sunday.
Clarissan Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Yahaira, Elena, Rosa Lilia, Luz and Maureen at the reception after the Mass.
Sisters from the Disciples of the Divine Master cutting the Centenary cake after the Mass on Sunday.
Sisters from the Disciples of the Divine Master with a large congregation during the Mass on Sunday.