NEWS & MEDIA
South Sudan’s struggles intensify amid Corona Virus pandemic.
Things are increasingly difficult for our less fortunate friends in South Sudan lately. It has been been recognized among countries most at risk of what the UN World Food Programme (WFP) calls a...
MSC Easter Draw 2020: Winners
MSC Easter Draw 2020 Congratulations to the winners of this year's MSC Easter Draw! Prize Winners: 1st Prize: €2,000 Cruise Travel Voucher J. Murphy, Fermoy, Co. Cork. 2nd Prize: €1,500 Sun Holiday...
The Irish Blessing – over 300 churches from our island sing a blessing over Ireland and beyond .
The Irish Blessing (Beannacht uile-Éireann) is a project inspired by the many international recordings of "The Blessing” (by Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe and Elevation Worship) which have been made during...
Gospel Reflection Twelfth Sunday Of Year June 21 2020
Gospel Reflection "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body." (Mathew 10:26-35). Reflection: The entire Church is missionary During his public life Jesus commissioned the apostles to preach the...
Novena to the Sacred Heart 2020
The Novena of the Sacred Heart is a very special time of the the year for us and with our recent challenges and lifestyle changes now is a great time for us to reflect and pray with each other...
Loreto Rumbeck comes together to fight Coronavirus
As the world battles with covid-19 our companions from Loreto Rumbeck in South Sudan have added pressure in dealing with this deadly disease, however they are keeping up the spirit and doing the...
Novena to the Sacred Heart at Galway
Our friends at Croí Nua's schedule for the Novena to the Sacred Heart in Galway. Thursday 11th 10.00am Opening of the Novena Charles Sweeney MSC. Theme: “Not our love for God but God’s Love for us.”...
Gospel Reflection Sixth Sunday of Easter 17 May 2020
Gospel Reflection “I shall ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate” The Gospel (John 14:15-21) Writing to the Romans (Romans 8:14) Paul says: “All who are led by the Spirit of God are...
Adjusting to Coronavirus in South Sudan
The risk of the pandemic virus in a developing country like South Sudan is very high as they have very poor medical facilities and are steeped in traditions that involve the handshake. It represents...
Mother’s day Celebrations here with MSC
The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father. Mother's day this year falls on the 22nd of March and it's a great opportunity for us to show our mother some love and gratitude for all she has done for us through the...
Gospel Reflection for the Sixth Sunday of the Year | 16 February 2020
Gospel Reflection You have learned how it was said to our ancestors; but I say this to you. The Gospel (Matthew 5:17-37). In this reading he gives a new understanding of the commandments believed to have been revealed to Moses on Sinai, and he does this with...
Ending poverty is our Duty! Pope Francis calls to Financial Leaders.
"A rich world and vibrant economy can and should end poverty" Pope Francis calls on economists and Financial leaders during his impromptu conference in the Vatican last week. His holiness stated in his talk of "New Forms of Solidarity" that "modern resources make...
First Communion and Confirmation Gifts
Young boys and girls all over the country are getting ready for their First Holy Communions and Confirmations that are coming up soon and here at MSC missions we have a wide range of gifts for them to remember their special day. From gold-foil embossed cards to a...
MSC Centre for the poor Philippines addresses plastic waste
The MSC Center for the Poor in the Philippines initiates a project called “Beat the Plastic" in Butuan. "Small-scale activities in respond to global warming may not be the ultimate solution but surely will give a big impact to our environmental problem" says Fr...
MSC Missions in Mozambique welcome Bishop Luís Fernando
November 2019 saw great excitement for our MSC communities in Mozambique, when a visit from Bishop Luís Fernando "revived the faith and strengthened the bonds of friendship" among local parishes, according to the MSC Mozambique Facebook page. Many families in the...
MSC World Projects Appeal 2020: OLSH GLobal Outreach
The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) are a vital part of our Sacred Heart Family, working all over the world, often in partnership with MSCs, under our shared motto: “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved." OLSH in Brazil Helping a...
MSC World Projects Appeal 2020: Education in the Congo
Educating for the future in Bokungu-Ikela The diocese of Bokungu-Ikela, located in North West of the Democratic Republic of Congo, was founded by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1961. Coming up to its 60th anniversary, the diocese has 15 parishes and a small...
Thank you from the MSC Centre for the Poor, Philippines
A recent letter from Fr Richie Gomez, community leader at the MSC Centre of the Poor in the Philippines, expresses great joy and gratitude to mission friends in the Irish Province for the generosity and enthusiasm received following our 2019 Summer Appeal, which...
World Projects Appeal 2020: A Parish in need in Nicaragua
Parish of St Joseph of Bocay, Diocese of Jinotega, Nicaragua MSCs in the parish of St Joseph of Bocay in the diocese of Jinotega, Nicaragua, are appealing for funds to build a safe and secure space for the MSC missionaries and the communities they serve in the...