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St. Finbarr’s Way
It’s called the Camino de Cork by some. However comparisons fail to do justice to the ancient pilgrimage route originally traced by St. Finbarr some 1,400 years ago. One of the most wonderful developments in our Church over the last number of years has been the...
“Go make disciples of all nations.”
This was the command of Christ for his disciples after the Resurrection, to fulfill their vocation by sharing their faith with people everywhere. It is also the motto chosen by Pope Benedict for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Rio in 2013. It is fitting then that...
New Vocations Director for Ireland
"Did you always want to be a priest?" It's by far and away the most popular question I get asked. Anytime I'm giving a Confirmation class in a school, speaking to a group of young adults or even just talking to someone at a wedding it regularly comes up. The simple...
Pilgrimage to Rome
Amazing! Fantastic! Great pizza! These are just some of the words used by the students of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School to describe their experience during their pilgrimage to Rome last week. It was a packed calendar and a whirlwind tour wrapped up into one. We...
Pope’s Message on Vocations 2012
“Every specific vocation is, in fact, born of the initiative of God; it is a gift of the Love of God! He is the One Who takes the 'first step',” states Pope Benedict in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations due to be celebrated on April 29, the fourth...
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Fr Alan’s missionary work in South Sudan
In November 2020, during the covid pandemic, Fr Alan left the MSC Missions in Cork to aid the missionaries in South Sudan, since then he has documented his vocation….
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