NEWS & MEDIA
Mozambique mission celebrates the Diocesan Day of Youth
Our Mozambique mission spent a wonderful weekend marking the Diocesan Day of Youth in August, with the Bishop of Pemba, Bishop Luiz Fernando, celebrating the opening Mass. At the opening Mass,...
Gospel Reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 20th
Gospel Reflection God will see justice done for his chosen who cry to him. Reflection & Dialogue: Prayer without ceasing. Reading the Scriptures The Gospel (Luke 18:1-8) Prayer without ceasing...
First Professions in the Democratic Republic of Congo
August saw great celebrations for our MSC community in the Democratic Republic of Congo, when four MSC novices came to the end of the novitiate journey and made their First Professions. “First...
25th MSC General Conference in Busan, South Korea
The end of September marked the beginning of the 25th MSC General Conference, which took place in the city of Busan, South Korea. Due to start on September 23rd, the opening of the Conference was...
Sacred Heart parishioners fundraising for Venezuela
On Sunday, September 22nd, the parishioners of the Sacred Heart Church on the Western Road in Cork came out in great style for a family fun day, to raise funds for our Venezuelan mission. Our MSCs...
MSC Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2019
Each year, the arrival of September heralds an exciting time for the Irish Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, as we embark on our annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. This year saw another...
The MSC Message: Winter 2019
Welcome to the Winter 2019 edition of the MSC Message! • Read a special seasonal greeting from Fr Michael O’Connell MSC, Director of the MSC Missions Office. • Catch up with the latest news from the...
2019 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 in the light of...
25 young men welcomed to the Postulancy Programme in the Indonesian Province
On August 12th, the Indonesian Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart officially welcomed 25 young men to their Postulancy Programme in a beautiful Eucharistic celebration, held at the MSC...
Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Blessed Trinity | June 16th
Gospel Reflection Mystery of the Blessed Trinity and Mystery of the Church The Gospel (John 16:12-15): Everything the Father has is mine; all the Spirit tells you is taken from what is mine. This reading from Christ’s Farewell Discourse is chosen for this feast of the...
MSC Pilgrimage to Fatima 2019
The final days of May saw MSCs Fr Michael O’Connell and Fr Des Farren join 30 pilgrims from Ireland and the UK on our annual MSC pilgrimage to Fatima. With blue skies and sunshine as a backdrop to prayer, reflection, and conversation, this year’s five-day trip was a...
Spotlight on Sr Sally and the Holy Family Centre
We were delighted to read this wonderful piece by South African publication Spotlight, highlighting the marvellous work done by Sr Sally Duigan OLSH and the team at the Holy Family Care Centre in Limpopo. Calling the Holy Family community “the biggest and happiest...
Celebrate Father’s Day with MSC Missions
"A father holds your hand for a little while, but holds your heart forever." This year, we celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16th. Whether you chat to your dad every day, catch up over a cup of tea every week, or hold treasured memories close to your heart,...
Celebrating an MSC Deaconate in Caracas, Venezuela
Sincere congratulations to Rev Luis Gonzales MSC, who was ordained a Deacon in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday, May 4th. We were delighted to receive these pictures of the celebration in Caracas – a wonderful occasion for all involved. The people of Venezuela are...
MSC Missions supporting students at exam time
Fresh pens and pencils, piles of text books, note cards strewn about, and kettles boiling on repeat all over the country… It can mean only one thing – exam season is here! Preparation for exams is a stressful time for students, and often, for their families too. With...
Gospel Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 19th
Gospel Reflection In his departure discourse from this world, Jesus gives a new commandment – a commandment for the new age to come with his resurrection and in eternal life. It is in keeping with the vision of the New Jerusalem of today’s second reading, something...
The MSC Message: Summer 2019
Welcome to the Summer 2019 edition of the MSC Message! • Read a special summer greeting from Fr Michael O’Connell MSC, Director of the MSC Missions Office. • Catch up with the latest news from the mission fields, with updates from our ongoing projects in South Africa...
Pope Francis appoints MSC Bishop in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sincere congratulations to the Rev Fr Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu MSC, who has been appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of the diocese of Bokungu-Ikela, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Currently acting as superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart for the...
Putting the wheels in motion in Righini, Congo
We are delighted to have received a letter from Br Jean Manga MSC with an update from our MSC community in Righini, Congo. Earlier this year, we reached out to our mission friends to help the MSC community in Righini as part of our 2019 World Projects Appeal. 15 MSC...