Fr. Alan meets Francis in World Youth Day

by admin | Jul 22, 2013 | Festivals, World Youth Day

Okay, so the title is a little misleading, but the event itself is spectacular! MSC Vocations is over in Rio for World Youth Day 2013. The weather is perfect! We’re right next to Copacabana Beach! Pope Francis is en route! The atmosphere is AMAZING! Over the...

Vocations Ireland Summer Seminar

by admin | May 25, 2013 | Africa, America, Festivals, Ireland, Our Values, Overseas Volunteering, Pilgrimage, Solidarity, UK, Volunteering, World Youth Day

Yesterday was all about engagement. It’s more than just a buzz word. It’s about looking at how we as a Church in general and as vocations directors in particular outreach to young people. Sixty vocations directors from a wide variety of religious...

Pope Francis speaks about WYD 2013 in Rio

by admin | Mar 30, 2013 | World Youth Day

It’s getting nearer and the excitement is building! It’s less than four months to WYD 2013 and we’re all getting ready for our trip to Rio. It was hoped that there would be over 3,000,000 people in attendance, but now it’s going to be at least...

Vocations Ministry in 2013 – Get Ready

by admin | Jan 2, 2013 | Festivals, Ireland, Pilgrimage, Spirituality, UK, World Youth Day

Vocations ministry in 2012 hit the ground running. From the launch of our website in February we’ve been around the world and back again and we’ve taken part in loads of exciting festivals, events and celebrations. 2013 however is going to be bigger,...

MSC Group for World Youth Day 2013

by admin | Dec 19, 2012 | Festivals, Prophetic, Solidarity, World Youth Day

Yes! It’s happening! The MSCs are going to Rio for World Youth Day 2013! We’ll join over 3,000,000 other young people from around the world next for two week this coming July. WYD is a fantastic occasion for people to gather together, to celebrate their...

World Youth Day Rio 2013. Are you up for it?

by admin | Nov 23, 2012 | America, Festivals, Prophetic, Solidarity, World Youth Day

Exciting doesn’t begin to describe it. It doesn’t do it justice. Are there even words to adequately explain what’s it like to have over 3,000,000 young Catholics sharing, exploring and celebrating their faith. A lot of the time people say, “You...