NEWS & MEDIA
Gospel Reflection for the 15th Sunday of the Year
Reflection: The word of God inspires eager longing and hope. The Gospel (Matthew 13:1-23) A sower went out to sow. "In today’s Gospel reading, after an introduction, there are three (or even four)...
Celebrating 395 Years of MSC Priesthood
Congratulations are in order for eight of our MSC priests, who celebrated their Jubilees of Ordination at the Sacred Heart Church, Cork, on June 30th, 2017. Between them, Fr Charles Conroy, Fr Pat...
Growing up: Words of advice from Pope Francis
This June, as children all over the world prepare to put away their pencil cases and pack up their bags at the end of another school year, Pope Francis held a special audience at the Vatican with a...
Matt Moran: The missionary era is far from being over
Matt Moran, former fundraising manager at the MSC Missions Office in Cork, recently spoke to The Irish World about the ongoing importance of missionary work in today’s world. Speaking about the fact...
Working together for change in the Philippines
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart have been working to promote positive change in the KKSV9 district in Pinugay, a resettlement area for families who have been displaced from their homes in the...
Youth 2000 Scotland Sharing Good News in the Highlands
A Youth 2000 Retreat is always going to be special, but the last regional gathering in Craig Lodge in the Scottish Highlands was wonderful. This is the home of Mary’s Meals, the dynamic charity that...
World Day of the Poor 2017
Pope Francis has announced that the first World Day of the Poor will be observed this coming winter, on Sunday, 19th November 2017. The Holy Father published a special message on Tuesday, June 13th,...
Scripture Reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Fr Martin writes... "The words of Christ given as heading to today’s Gospel call for reflection at two levels: the message of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist in our own lives and in the society...
MSC May Fundraiser: Grand Total
We are delighted to announce that the MSC Plant, Book & Cake Sale run by the Sacred Heart Parish in Cork has raised a grand total of €3,821.82 in aid of the Holy Family Care Centre in South...
Reflections: The First Sunday of Lent
First Sunday of Lent In the desert, Jesus is confronted with many temptations. Hunger and thirst, and the emptiness and quietness of the desert strip away all that stands between Jesus and his deepest self. Just before Jesus was driven out into the desert, his Father...
Welcome to our all-new MSC website!
This spring, we are delighted to unveil a new look for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. With a new design, a new logo, and a new and improved website, we’re looking to the future as we continue our work in building a better world for all of God’s people. ...
New-look logo for the MSC
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are delighted to introduce a fresh new look and design. Along with the launch of our new website, we are delighted to reveal our new logo, which is a more modern representation of our traditional values and beliefs. We’ve developed...
A Springtime Reflection
The dark days of winter are coming to an end, and the dawning of Spring is on the horizon. In this season of renewal and hope, we pause to appreciate the beauty of the world around us, and to reflect on life’s changes and challenges. As we look with hopeful hearts to...
Pope Francis to visit Ireland
The recent announcement of Pope Francis’ 2018 visit to Ireland has been the source of much excitement and anticipation, with the Archdiocese of Dublin confirming that preparations are already underway. Pope Francis will be travelling to Ireland to attend the World...
World Youth Day
Every three years, young Catholics from around the world come together for World Youth Day, gathering in the spirit of prayer, reflection, and above all, joy. Young people from all over the world unite in a different international destination every year in a true celebration of the Catholic faith.
Pilgrimage
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart lead a number of pilgrimages every year, journeying to sacred places on the path of prayer and spiritual devotion. No matter where you may find yourself in the world, the message of God’s love overcomes all cultural barriers in a celebration of faith, togetherness, and spiritual freedom.
Overseas Volunteering
Have you ever felt like taking time out from college or work and trying something completely different? Would you like to step out of your comfort zone and be an agent of change in the world? Would you like to make a real difference? Our Volunteer Programme could be just the thing you’re looking for.
Festivals
From local gatherings to international events, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are involved in festivals and events throughout the year. These festivals provide a wealth of wonderful opportunities for people of all ages to explore their faith through various channels – and to have fun while they’re doing it!
NET Youth Team Hits the Ground Running
In 2016, five young adults came from Canada, Dublin and even Galway as part of a National Evangelisation Team ( NET ) to share the Good News and celebrate their faith with the people of Cork. This is their story ... "Hello, we are the Cork City NET team. We are...