Orientation Course N° 5 for Incoming Pastoral Ministry Workers
Participating, along with a total of sixteen others, in this two-week course was a wonderful opportunity for me to learn and to share. It increased my motivation and satisfaction as a minister of God...
View ArticleWelcome to Confrères on Studies:
Welcome to Abraham Akpen Jov (Nigeria NNE) and Maxwell Atuguba (Ghana), doing MA studies in International Peacebuilding, Security & Development Practice, and Crispin Mbumba Kawanga (DRC) doing...
View ArticleSpiritans respond to latest flooding in Kenya ~ December 2023
The Spiritans have secured two emergency grants, each to the value of €15,000, from Misean Cara for support to pastoralist and farmer families in Kenya who have been affected by recent flood damage....
View ArticleSuperior General visits the Irish Province
Fr Alain Mayama C.S.Sp. (above), who succeeded Fr John Fogarty C.S.Sp. as Superior General of the Spiritans in late 2021, was in Ireland from 30th December 2023 to 4th January 2024. Born in Brazzaville...
View ArticleWalking with the Poor, Spring 2024
As the first hints of Spring are in the air, I am pleased to welcome you to the fourth edition of our Walking with the Poor newsletter. Although springtime brings new life and new energy, we live in...
View ArticleVisit of John Wambu C.S.Sp. and Ruth Hamisi of the Spiritan Province of Kenya
Ruth Hamisi and Fr John Wambu C.S.Sp. of the Spiritan Province of Kenya, serving respectively in the areas of programmes and education, have just completed a c.10-day visit to Ireland. Their visit...
View ArticleFormation in the Philippines
One of two* Irish Spiritans who are currently serving in Asia, Fr Pat Palmer (pictured) is Rector of the Spiritan Theology Community in the Philippines. Currently the community has a total of sixteen...
View ArticleMission Awareness Programme 2024
The Mission Awareness Programme (formerly ‘Mission Appeals’) remains an important part of Spiritan activity, giving us the opportunity to travel to parish communities around Ireland to speak about the...
View ArticleVacancy in Spirasi
Set up by the Spiritans in 1999, Spirasi supports victims of torture to re-build their lives in Ireland. Spirasi now wishes to recruit a CEO to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction.
View ArticleVisit of Fr. Chika Onyejiuwa C.S.Sp., Director of Kibanda
Fr. Chika Onyejiuwa C.S.Sp. – Director of Kibanda, the European Spiritan Centre for Solidarity – visited the Irish Province in April 2024. Kibanda seeks to promote the sustainable development of...
View ArticleSpiritans respond to flooding in Kenya in April 2024. 2nd May
As elsewhere in East Africa, the number of people adversely impacted by the March-May 2024 ‘long rains’ in Kenya continues to rise. Heavy rains have caused extensive flooding and have affected more...
View Article2024 Jubilees of Ordination
On Saturday 8th June 2024, a total of 10 Spiritans celebrated the jubilee of their ordination to the priesthood. They include David Conway, Brian Starken, Paddy J. Ryan and Des Byrne.
View ArticleFrench confrère visits Irish Spiritan communities.
Fr Jean-Michel Gelmetti C.S.Sp. (pictured) recently visited Ireland and spent some time with Spiritan communities in Dublin, and in Rockwell, Co. Tipperary. Ordained in 1988, Fr Jean-Michel has a...
View ArticleAngolan Spiritan makes return trip to Ireland.
Fr Álvaro Boavida Caíca C.S.Sp. paid a return visit to the Kimmage Community in August 2024. Fr Álvaro, who had done English language studies and part of his formation in the Irish Province, was...
View ArticleJoin Us for Culture Night
This Culture Night, Sept 20th 4-9pm, we have a range of exciting activities for you...
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