by admin | Oct 9, 2012 | Africa, Communal Work, Compassion, Inspiring Others, International, Ireland, Latest News, Overseas Volunteering, Prophetic, Solidarity, Volunteering, work in the community
On Thursday coming we’re going to be launching the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Volunteer Programme at the DCU Volunteering Expo. We’ll be in the Venue – Students Union from 11:00am to 3:00pm, so if you’re around make sure to say hello....
by admin | Sep 22, 2012 | Festivals, Ireland, Latest News, Uncategorized, World Youth Day
When people speak of the largest gathering of people in the world they often point to the Hindu celebration of Kumbh Mela, which can have more than 70 million pilgrims in attendance during the festival. As Catholics we often point to World Youth Day. In fact WYD in...
by admin | Jul 17, 2012 | Belonging, Engaging Vocations, Ireland, Latest News
It’s almost time. We’re nearly there. At the end of this month the Knock Youth Festival is kicking off. The Festival is for all people between the ages of 17-30. It is a chance to come away and experience something amazing. Hundreds of young people will...
by admin | Jul 17, 2012 | Belonging, Community Life, Community Prayer, Engaging Vocations, Ireland, Latest News, Prophetic, Uncategorized
Earlier this week on RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster, John Creedon went behind the grille at the Poor Clare Convent in Galway. He was given a unique opportunity to see what happens in the convent and to chat with some of the community. It was a fascinating...
by admin | Jun 27, 2012 | America, Compassion, Ireland, Latest News, Prophetic, UK
Leah Libresco has caused something of a stir in the US. Most of us in Ireland and England probably never heard of her, but she’s all over CNN at the moment. In the course of her regular atheist blog, ‘Unequally Yoked: a geeky atheist picks fights with her...
by admin | Jun 20, 2012 | International, Ireland, Latest News, Openness, Our Values, Prophetic, Solidarity, UK
Last Sunday 60,000 pilgrims gathered in Croke Park for the Statio Orbis of the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. This gathering was the culmination of a week’s celebration of hope, exploration of faith and sharing of love. When people were asked what was so special about the...
