NEWS & MEDIA
Update from Venezuela: Thank you from Monsignor José Luis Azuaje Ayala
Relief efforts in Venezuela are ongoing in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes of Wednesday, July 24th. The damage has been catastrophic, with the tragic loss of hundreds of lives as well as the destruction of homes and livelihoods across the city. Br Deiby...
Feliz de Mama! A special Mother’s Day in Ecuador
In May, Fr Marcelo Campoverde MSC celebrated a very special Mother’s Day with indigenous communities in Ecuador. “May was a busy month with various activities and celebrations, but I am especially happy to celebrate Mother's Day with the local community,” Fr Marcelo...
Latest update from our Venezuela Earthquake Relief – July 7th, 2026
Relief efforts in Venezuela are continuing in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes of Wednesday, July 24th. With two earthquakes over a magnitude of 7 hitting within a minute of each other, severe damages have been wreaked throughout the city of Carcas, with...
Fr Alan in South Sudan: An Absolute Good
Fr Alan Neville MSC has been ministering in South Sudan since 2020. One of the projects he works closely with is the Mary Immaculate Hospital in Mapourdit, where founder Bro. Rosario works closely with the Daughters of the Lady of the Sacred Heart to care for patients...
A letter from Br Deiby: Latest news from Venezuela
On Wednesday, June 24th, the city of Caracas, Venezuela, was devastated by two earthquakes following each other in under a minute. Our latest correspondence from Venezuela comes from Brother Deiby Fuenmayor MSC, who is working alongside Fr John Jennings MSC...
A walk down Memory Lane… June 2026
This year, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of the MSC Missions Office on the Western Road, Cork, and as part of our anniversary commemorations, we’re looking back on old issues of our newsletter, the MSC Message, on a walk together down Memory Lane. Jomo’s...
An urgent update from Venezuela
Two devastating earthquakes occurred in Caracas, Venezuela, on the evening of Wednesday, June 24th. Many people have lost their lives and many others have been seriously injured, while homes and buildings have been destroyed. While it is impossible to know the full...
A Reflection on Love: Novena to the Sacred Heart 2026
Our 2026 Novena to the Sacred Heart has come to an end, and it is with truly grateful hearts that we thank everybody who helped to make it such a special occasion for all involved. This year’s Novena took place from Thursday, June 4th to Friday, June 12th, at the...
A Pilgrim’s Diary: Walking St. Declan’s Way
At the end of May, our MSC pilgrim group took on a six-day journey along the historic St. Declan’s Way, raising funds for the vital work being done on the infant twins’ care programme in the rural village of Maker Kuei, South Sudan. Under the expert guidance of Phil...
Summer Appeal 2026: Mary Immaculate Hospital, Mapourdit, South Sudan
Hospital founder Br. Rosario at the Paediatric Oncology Ward Mary Immaculate Hospital is a rural hospital that has no state support and is located in a very remote area of Mapourdit, South Sudan. Founded in 2002, the hospital has capacity of 134 beds to serve a...