Latest News and Updates
The Latest News & Updates
Vocation Discernment Weekend
International Women’s Day
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female;for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). For nearly half a century, the United Nations has observed March 8 as International Women’s Day. The day is an...
News of Congregations and Trócaire in Ukraine
Salesians The Salesians are present in many places in Ukraine and continue to assist people affected by war. They have launched a fundraising appeal in Ireland through their Mission Office (Don Bosco Aid) for funds and necessary items in support of their work...
Blogs from the MMM Sisters
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News from the MMM Sisters
Issue Number 209March 2022 Nigeria: Itam: The Family Life Centre and V.V.F. Unit has held its first Free Surgery Camp to help women who suffer from obstetric fistula caused by prolonged or obstructed labour during childbirth. Last year 140...
Ukraine Crisis: The Dublin locations accepting humanitarian donations for Ukraine
The Art of Coffee is accepting donations across all of its Dublin branches. A number of businesses in Dublin are now accepting humanitarian donations for Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion. To help Ukrainian civilians, businesses are asking for donations of...
Solidarity with Ukraine Irish Redemptorists
The Irish Redemptorists like so many other citizens and groups are deeply perplexed by the unfolding tragedy being inflicted on the Ukrainian population as the Ukraine courageously defends itself from an inexplicable war unleashed by Russia. The Redemptorists in the...
Oblates in Ukraine
Extract from Letter from the Provincial of the Oblates in Ukraine Obukhiv, 28.02.2022 “Over the past few days, it has been necessary to hide many times from bombings, but the Oblates do not leave their monasteries and parishes but stay in them, to accompany people,...
Ukraine
Statement from the Executive of the Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland on the war in Ukraine It was with shock and disbelief that we awoke last Thursday morning to the news that the Russian Federation had invaded Ukraine. Our thoughts...
A Day of Fasting and Prayer for Ukraine (2nd March – Ash Wednesday)
In response to the shocking news of the recent nefarious attack on Ukraine by Russian and separatist forces, Pope Francis invites us all “believers and nonbelievers alike” on March 2nd, Ash Wednesday, to fast and pray for peace in Ukraine. “I encourage believers in a...
Diploma in Youth Ministry and Spirituality. St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth
St Patrick's University Maynooth, is offering a Diploma in Youth Ministry and Spirituality. Please use the following link to discover all you need to know about the diploma course. Diploma in Youth… | St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth (maynoothcollege.ie)...
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking & Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakitha
APT/AMRI Day of Prayer - 8 February 2022Pope Francis has designated 8th February, the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, as the World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking. Josephine Bakhita was born in Southern Sudan in 1869, and during her life...
First Profession 1 February 2022
Let us remember Gabrielle as she celebrates her First Profession today February 1st. at 10.00am. You can follow the ceremony from St Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise by linking to the parish webcam or the parish facebook page live; You tube search:...
Day of celebrating Consecrated Life
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Celebrating Foundation Day and Founders of Religious Communities
We congratulate the Vincentian Fathers (Congregation of the Mission) who celebrate their Foundation Day today, January 25. St Vincent de Paul founded the priests and brothers of the congregation to preach parish missions, and to educate the clergy in 1625. We pray for...