NEWS & MEDIA
Reflection and Renewal: Our 2026 MSC Fatima Pilgrimage
The end of September saw Team MSC journey to Fatima on our annual pilgrimage, led by Spiritual Director Fr Joe McGee MSC, and accompanied by fellow MSCs Fr Giacomo Gelardi and Fr Gerry Thornton. More than 30 pilgrims journeyed from all over Ireland, on a pilgrimage of...
Extraordinary Health & Hope Outreach in Maiquetía, Venezuela
At the end of September, celebrations took place to commemorate 137 years of the Congregation of the Poor Sisters of Maiquetía in La Guaira State, one of the regions in Caracas that was most severely affected by a double earthquake earlier this year. Br Deiby...
2026 Masses for deceased MSCs 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. Annual Masses for deceased MSCs and Daughters of Our Lady...
“One act of kindness, one heart at a time”: A busy summer at Fr Jules Chevalier MSC Mission Centre in Lapu-Lapu City, in the Philippines
The summer season was jam-packed at the Fr Jules Chevalier MSC Mission Centre in Lapu-Lapu City, in the Philippines. Their Facebook page has been keeping us updated with a whole host of wonderful photos that give us a glimpse into the busy and productive ministry and...
“Presence, Comfort, and Hope”: Update from Venezuela Earthquake Response
Br Deiby Fuenmayor MSC shares the latest update from the Venezuelan earthquake relief programme, following the double earthquake that shook the city of Caracas on June 24th. Aid efforts are ongoing following the disaster, and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in...
A sudden storm destroys homes in the Marshall Islands
On Monday, September 21st, the people of Majuro were struck by an entirely unexpected storm, which wreaked havoc on their population of approximately 20,000 people. Fr Tamati Sefo MSC writes from the Parish of Our Lady of Assumption, which is located in Majuro, the...
A walk down Memory Lane… September 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. Summer...
Update from Venezuela Earthquake Response: September 2026
Br Deiby Fuenmayor MSC shares the latest update from the Venezuelan earthquake relief programme, following the double earthquake that shook the city of Caracas on June 24th. Aid efforts are ongoing following the disaster, and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in...
Mary’s Journey in Faith: MSC Novena to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 2026
Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our 2026 Novena to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, which took place from Monday, August 31st to Tuesday, September 8th at the Sacred Heart Church on the Western Road, Cork, and was led by the wonderful Fr Patrick Younge...
A new ordination in Ecuador: Congratulations, Fr Diego!
We’re sending congratulations across the miles, all the way to Ecuador! It’s a real blessing to share these wonderful photos from our mission there, where a new MSC, Fr Diego, was ordained in early August. Fr Marcelo writes from the mission in Ecuador to tell us about...