The Redemptoristine Nuns in Ireland are an enclosed order; they are also known as the Red Nuns because of the red habit that they wear and in a country where seeing a nun in a habit is now rarer than alien sightings I think they are kind of special.

What really impresses me about them is the way they have embraced technology as a tool to help them communicate with the world and allow the world into their lives.

I am writing about them because recently they placed a webcam in their chapel and are now streaming 24/7; you can check-in for mass and watch special occasions such as a recent first profession. I believe that the introduction of the webcam has been a huge success and that people are tuning in from all over the world to take part.

It just goes to show that if you take a chance and try something out, even if you think no one is going to show up or tune in, that you can be completely blown away by what happens.

If you’re interested in checking out the Red Nuns on the www here they are, even just to see their beautiful chapel.

Mass times: Mon-Fri 04.45am NZ time (for the dedicated)
Sat-Sun: 08.80pm NZ time