NEWS & MEDIA
MSC reflections from the Philippines in the wake of devastating earthquake
Our MSC brothers in the Philippines have been in contact to let us know about their ongoing work in helping survivors of the recent earthquake in the Cebu district, with thanks to the generosity of our mission friends and benefactors here in the Irish Province for...
“The enduring power of love”: Remembering together at our 2025 MSC Light Up a Memory Mass
The Sacred Heart Church stood aglow on the evening of Saturday, November 1st, as we opened the Month of the Holy Souls with our annual Light Up a Memory Mass, a beautifully poignant tribute to the memory of loved ones who have gone before us. The candlelit church...
🕯️ Join us for an evening of candlelight remembrance at the MSC Light Up a Memory Mass
This November, we invite you to take part in a very special ceremony of remembrance and thanksgiving, as we celebrate our much-loved Light Up a Memory Mass. This year’s Mass will take place on November 1st, a beautiful way to mark the beginning of the Month of the...
The MSC Message: Winter 2025
Welcome to the Winter 2025 edition of the MSC Message! Read a special greeting from Fr John Fitzgerald MSC, Director of the MSC Missions Office. Catch up on the latest news from the mission fields, including updates from our MSC brothers in Mozambique and the...
Emergency aid as a devastating earthquake strikes the Philippines
On September 30th, a devastating earthquake measuring at a magnitude of 6.9 struck the Cebu Province of the Philippines – reportedly the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Northern Cebu. The earthquake had a shattering impact, killing at least 75 people, injuring...
The Annual Masses for deceased members of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
This year’s annual Masses for deceased MSCs and Daughters of the Lady of the Sacred Heart will take place around the country in November, as we remember those who have gone before us into God’s loving embrace. We look forward to welcoming you all as we come together...
Summer prayer in Mozambique
Summer has brought wonderful celebrations to the MSC mission in Mozambique, with a beautiful ceremony honouring Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in May, and a special Pentecost Vigil in June. The parish of Santa Marta hosted both events, with all its customary enthusiasm...
The MSC Message: Summer 2025
Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of the MSC Message! Read a special greeting from Fr John Fitzgerald MSC, Director of the MSC Missions Office. Catch up on the latest news from the mission fields, including updates from the Holy Family Care Centre in Africa, from our...
MSC Summer Appeal 2025: Caring for our common world in the Philippines
The MSC Centre for the Poor (MSC CFTP) was established in Butuan City in the Philippines in 2018, under the leadership of Fr Richie Gomez MSC. Dedicated to helping the poor and marginalised in society, it has a specialised focus on nurturing both...
MSC Summer Appeal 2025: Education in South Sudan
CHANGE FOR GENERATIONS Young women in South Sudan face severe challenges when it comes to education. Following decades of conflict and violence, it is one of the most difficult places in the world for girls to access education and complete their schooling. While...