Fr Jim Crowe SPS (1945-2023)
A heartfelt tribute to St Patrick’s Fr Jim Crowe (1945-2023) is given by his home parish of Clonlara, Co Clare. To read the full...
2 days ago


Habemus Papam!
Leo XIV is the new Pope "Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal...
May 9


International Women's Day 2025
Ramilda (pictured, above) is known as the ‘padra’ (feminine version of ‘padre’ meaning priest) of Tamaniquá. This title can be justified...
Mar 8


St Brigid's Day 2025
St Brigid's Chapel window at Slà an ChroÃ, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow Happy St Brigid's Day from St Patrick's Missionary Society. On February...
Feb 1


Initial Formation 2025 - Zambia
Today, 13 young men have been formally welcomed into the initial formation programme in Zambia. This is a big group of new students – 10...
Jan 30


Initial Formation 2025
On January 19th, 2025, five young men were formally welcomed into the initial formation programme for West Africa in ljebu Ode. This took...
Jan 20


St Martha’s Guest House, Riwoto, South Sudan
St Patrick’s Father Noel Brown reports on the opening of St Martha’s Guest House, in St Mary Magdalen’s Parish, South Sudan. On the...
Jan 3


Education Centres in Cameroon
St Patrick's Fathers Brian Byrne and Stanley Wehere minister in Cameroon. With the prolonged closure of schools in most parts of the...
Nov 26, 2024


Cameroon Mission 2024
St Patrick's Fathers Stanley Wehere and Vincent Kipngetich, who were recently ordained, arrive in the Society's new mission in Cameroon....
Nov 11, 2024


All Souls Day
Today, on the Feast of All Souls, we are remembering those we have known and loved — family members and good friends who have gone before...
Nov 2, 2024

