NEWS & MEDIA
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...
Camino 2017: Walking in the Footsteps of Millions in Runners
There’s something special about getting up before dawn each morning, finding your boots (or runners – we’ll get to that later), and heading off with fellow pilgrims in a gentle procession across the...
A Minute for Peace with Pope Francis
In honour of the anniversary of the 2014 prayer meeting for peace, a minute of prayer for peace will take place worldwide on Thursday, 08th June 2017 at 1.00pm. June 8th, 2017 marks the third...
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...
Great Fun and Faith in a Big Top
It was a real privilege to join the Youth 2000 team in England for their preparations in the run up to the Conquerers Festival in Walsingham. Each year 1,500 young people journey from all over the UK to sing, pray, attend workshops and play tug of war together – as...
World Youth Day 2016 Part 2 – The Gathering
After an amazing week with the parish community of St Mark's outside Warsaw we finally arrived in Kraków. There we were joined by Sarah, Anne Marie and the pilgrims from our Dublin a Parish. Our hotel was already full of Malawians and Canadians pilgrims, giving you an...
World Youth Day 2016 – The Road to Krakow
The MSC small group with Beth and Ellie, our amazing leaders. There really are no words to describe World Youth Day. It's an incredible event for the seventeen of the MSC pilgrims, coming from Galway, Cork, Dublin and London. We joined up with the Archdiocese of...