NEWS & MEDIA
Being Extraordinary at the Brightlights Festival
Now going for over 20 years, the Brightlights Festival is an opportunity for young Catholics to come together – to have fun, listen to inspiring and engaging speakers, take part in interesting...
Golden Jubilee celebrations in Venezuela
Throughout the month of June 2017, the MSC community in Venezuela have joined together in celebration of 50 years of MSC ministry in the region. Since 1967, when four Irish Missionaries of the...
Helping disadvantaged youths to reach goals at Berea-Albion Academy
During the summer of 2017, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart reached out to support students at Berea-Albion Football Club and Academy, South Africa, where disadvantaged youths are given hope and...
MSCs welcome Cardinal Schönborn to Cork
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart were delighted to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Christoph Schönborn OP to the Sacred Heart Church, Cork, on Friday, 14th June 2017. Cardinal Schönborn,...
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...
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...