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Mission? Possible!
The Mission Directorate has had a very busy year in 2025. It’s
Director, Dolores Heery, looks back on a year of plenty at the
Mater Hospital
A
s 2025 draws to a close, the Mission
Office reflects on a year truly wrapped
in kindness. Across every corridor,
ward, and department, acts of
compassion, teamwork, and
generosity have illuminated our
Mission Journey. All of these amazing
initiatives & events were made
possible because of the dedication &
contribution of the Mission Team,
Lucia, Helen, Mollie, Hazel, Suzanne
& all the Members of the Mission
Council who truly guide and enhance
this work. Finally thanks to you all for
joining us on our Mission Journey.
Highlights of 2025 include:
Celebrating Excellence & Compassion
A highlight of the year was the Mission Awards on 24th
September, honouring individuals and teams who bring our
values to life each day. One hundred and fifty nominations were
received, a testament to the creativity and commitment that
make the Mater unique.
Ten teams competed for the Sr. John of the Cross Award, which
celebrates the power of teamwork in practice. The Liaison
Psychiatric Team claimed first place for their outstanding
project on collaborative care, receiving a bespoke trophy and
€500 prize. The Trauma Rehabilitation Team from St. Gemma’s
and the Post-Lung Transplant Cystic Fibrosis Team were named
runners-up. All three projects beautifully reflect our Mission; to
ensure every encounter, whether with a patient, family member,
or colleague, is marked by excellence & empathy.
Mission Mater’s, a new magazine
created to connect the entire Mater
community. Designed as a forum for
sharing stories of inspiration, faith,
and service, Mission Mater’s
celebrates the everyday moments that
make our hospital not just a place of
care, but a community bound by
purpose and heart.
The Mini-Lecture series also
became a valued space for reflection,
offering thought-provoking insights
into the challenges and graces of
hospital and personal life. These
sessions invite staff to pause, listen,
and rediscover meaning amid the pace
of daily work.
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