Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, encountered the healing power of God herself over 40 years ago, and since then has ministered hope and healing to countless people all over the world.

Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, was born in Ireland and entered the Sisters of Saint Clare at the age of 15. Following her final vows and after suffering for more than three years with rheumatoid arthritis, she was transferred to her community in Tampa, Florida, hoping that the Florida sunshine would relieve her suffering. 

At the age of 24, Sister Briege began attending charismatic prayer meetings and seeking to experience Jesus personally. It was during the celebration of the Eucharist that she “met the risen Jesus, the Jesus of mercy” and was miraculously and instantaneously healed. Some time later she received, in prayer, the gift of healing for which she has become so widely known. In 1974, again during prayer, she was given a deep spiritual insight into the mystery of the call to priesthood. Since then, bishops and priests in many parts of the world have invited her to speak and minister at their retreats and conferences.  

Sister Briege ministered to priests in collaboration with Father Kevin Scallon, CM, for over 42 years until his death in June 2018. She now continues this ministry working with Father Pablo Escriva de Romani. Her books “Miracles Do Happen” and “The Power of the Sacraments” have been translated into many languages throughout the world.