On the Feast of St Clare of Assisi Br Pat Lynch OFM had the privilege of being present for the Solemn Profession of Sr Mary Clare O'Donovan in the Poor Clare Monastery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Sr Mary Clare is pictured 2nd left in the front row next to Bishop...

A group of young Franciscans OFM pictured after making 1st Profession on August 2nd in Burlington WI, USA. Back row 2nd from left is J. P. Carroll for the Irish Province and at the back centre is Kes Watson from the English Custody. Both will be moving to the...

The New Team - the Minister General with his Council! Photo taken at the conclusion of the OFM recent chapter held in Assisi.  Irish friar Caoimhin O Laoide (on left) was elected to to serve on the General Definitory of the Order for the next six years. May our...

Seeking Wholeness Programme for Personal Renewal and Leadership 5th-June 2018 – 26th July 2018 “Seeking wholeness Programme” is about integration of relationships with God, Self, Other’s and Creation.  A time set apart to rediscover our Ture Self, the person God...

Are you involved in music and ministry or do you feel called to Ministry through Music:? Then this course might be of interest to you. ALERT It is only 5 days before this wonderful course begins in Roscrea and there are still some places available if you are...

Jesus said "I have come that you may have life and have it to the full"  Jn 10:10 You are invited to leave behind your everyday concerns and come reflect on the meaning of life Come and enjoy a Retreat WHERE: St Columban's Dalgan Park, Navan WHEN;    25-27 August...

Sr Stanislaus Kennedy from the Religious Sisters of Charity was recently presented with the 2017 Fitzgerald Bible Bruff Award in Limerick. This award was presented in honour of Sr Stan's lifelong contribution and wonderful work on behalf of the poor, the homeless and...

The Presentation Brothers are offering a vocation weekend to anyone who may be asking 'Why'? Pope Francis announced that the 2018 Synod of Bishops will treat the topic 'Young people, the Faith and Vocational discernment'.  The Presentation Brothers see this as...

Vocations Ireland would like to congratulate Fr Aidan McGrath OFM on his recent appointment as the new provincial for the Irish Province. We assure you of our prayers and support as you respond to this important Ministry. We pray too for your Council as you begin this...

Vocations Ireland are delighted to offer their congratulations to Rev Eric Cooney, (Deacon) who has recently been appointed as the Coordinator of the  National Diocesan Office for Vocations. We would like to wish Eric well in his new post. We look forward to...

Sr Anne Carr from Dublin is a Medical Missionary of Mary sister who worked extensively in Africa during her Missionary Life.  It was while working in Africa in Malawi, that Sister Anne first met Bono.  Sr Anne inspired Bono resulting in the song "Crumbs from Your...

The OFM brothers gathered young and old during the past week at their Provincial Chapter.  They elected a new Administration including a new Provincial and Vicar Provincial.  The team will be lead by Aidan McGrath.   Congratulations Aidan we wish you many blessings as...

Vocations Newsletter June

A Good News Story. Vocations Ireland wish to congratulate Sr Sabina Schratz O.P who recently celebrated her Final Profession with the Dominican Sisters Cabra. Sr Sabina Professing her Vows Sr Sabina with Sr Elisabeth OP Congregation Prioress and Sr Martina Prioress...

Religious life Future Participant information sheet  About the Research Project   The goal of the project is to understand more deeply the expectations and challenges of religious life for new entrants.  We want to look specifically at the experiences of women...