Fr Alan’s Journey in South Sudan
Fr Alan left Ireland to help with the Missionaries in South Sudan at the beginning of Covid.
Follow his journey for some amazing insights to life in South Sudan.
Helping disadvantaged youths to reach goals at Berea-Albion Academy
During the summer of 2017, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart reached out to support students at Berea-Albion Football Club and Academy, South Africa, where disadvantaged youths are given hope and encouragement as they strive for a better future. Cougar Park in...
MSCs welcome Cardinal Schönborn to Cork
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart were delighted to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Christoph Schönborn OP to the Sacred Heart Church, Cork, on Friday, 14th June 2017. Cardinal Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna and editorial secretary for the Catechism of the Catholic...
Gospel Reflection for the 15th Sunday of the Year
Reflection: The word of God inspires eager longing and hope. The Gospel (Matthew 13:1-23) A sower went out to sow. "In today’s Gospel reading, after an introduction, there are three (or even four) sections, all united in theme. First, there is the introduction, giving...
Celebrating 395 Years of MSC Priesthood
Congratulations are in order for eight of our MSC priests, who celebrated their Jubilees of Ordination at the Sacred Heart Church, Cork, on June 30th, 2017. Between them, Fr Charles Conroy, Fr Pat O’Sullivan, Fr John McCarthy (RIP), Fr Seán Horgan, Fr Bill Collins, Fr...
Growing up: Words of advice from Pope Francis
This June, as children all over the world prepare to put away their pencil cases and pack up their bags at the end of another school year, Pope Francis held a special audience at the Vatican with a group of school-going children from Communion and Liberation’s “The...
Matt Moran: The missionary era is far from being over
Matt Moran, former fundraising manager at the MSC Missions Office in Cork, recently spoke to The Irish World about the ongoing importance of missionary work in today’s world. Speaking about the fact that Irish missionaries are still making a real difference in the...
Fortify Youth Conference – Forget Common Sense!
When you're organising a Catholic youth even for the first time common sense would tell you to start small, organise a few speakers, and tap some local talent for the music ministry. What you should never do is to book Matt Maher, the biggest name in worship music in...
Working together for change in the Philippines
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart have been working to promote positive change in the KKSV9 district in Pinugay, a resettlement area for families who have been displaced from their homes in the Philippines. Poverty is a serious issue in this isolated region, and...
Youth 2000 Scotland Sharing Good News in the Highlands
A Youth 2000 Retreat is always going to be special, but the last regional gathering in Craig Lodge in the Scottish Highlands was wonderful. This is the home of Mary’s Meals, the dynamic charity that provides over a million meals every day to children living in poverty...
World Day of the Poor 2017
Pope Francis has announced that the first World Day of the Poor will be observed this coming winter, on Sunday, 19th November 2017. The Holy Father published a special message on Tuesday, June 13th, explaining that at the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, he wished...