NEWS & MEDIA
MSC World Projects Appeal 2019: OLSH Global Outreach
An important part of the Sacred Heart family, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) work all over the world under our shared motto: “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved.” OLSH Global Outreach Programmes Survivors of domestic abuse in...
MSC World Projects Appeal 2019: Natural Disasters in Indonesia
In 2018, the people of Indonesia suffered the devastating effects of a series of disasters. On September 29th, an earthquake and tsunami killed almost 2,300 people in the regions of Palu, Sigi, and Donggala. With over 220,000 displaced, over 1,300 are still...
MSC World Projects Appeal 2019: MSC Ministry in India
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart have been working in India for over 30 years. MSCs currently minister in seven parishes in rural India and one parish in Bangalore. Presbyteries in Mulakaluru and Janakipuram In Mulakaluru and Janakipuram, two parishes made up of...
Gospel Reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 20th
Gospel Reflection Reflection & Dialogue with Questions of the Day: Wedding vision with reality The Gospel (John 2:1-11): This was the first of the signs given by Jesus: it was at Cana in Galilee. Combining vision with reality is no easy matter, be it in religious,...
Fr Michael visits Venezuela: News from Caracas
On the first leg of his trip to Venezuela, Fr Michael has been visiting the city of Caracas, where the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart have two houses, the Casa Misionere and the parish house in Santa Cruz. Fr Michael brought with him a suitcase full of donated...
MSC Pilgrimages 2019
A journey that begins with a single purpose often ends with much more… As January gets into its stride, we look ahead to a year full of promise and new opportunities – and the 2019 MSC pilgrimages are a wonderful way to embrace the spirit of faith, hope, and unity...
Fr Michael visits Venezuela
On Thursday, January 3rd, Fr Michael O'Connell, Director of the MSC Missions Office in Cork, embarked on a three-week visit to Venezuela, where he will visit MSC parishes and spend time with the communities who benefit from the care of our missionaries. Venezuela is...
Make a Difference Volunteering in Africa in 2019
It’s 2019 and perhaps it’s time for something new. Maybe you’re looking for a challenge. You want to push yourself, move out of your comfort zone, and make a difference in the world. If that’s the case our MSC Volunteering Project could be just what you need. ...
Called to Live a Life of Joy as a Priest with the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart?
So, it's 2019! New Year is a time when you stop to think about life and where you're going. It's easy to slip into a pattern. It's familiar, comfortable, and not especially exciting. However, you still feel that you could be called to be more. If that's the case have...
A Christmas Blessing from Fr Michael
Dear Friends, Another year has flown by! 2018 is almost at an end, and from international celebrations at the World Meeting of Families to my own adventure on the Camino walk, it has been a year to remember for many reasons. Without doubt, these are challenging times...