Mission News

St Patrick’s Missionary Society feature in “The Last Irish Missionaries” a documentary shown on RTE One earlier this month. It was presented by Bryan Dobson and Dearbhail McDonald and traced the transformation of the Irish missionary movement. Episode One can be viewed using the following link: https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-last-irish-missionaries/10010670-00-0000?epguid=IP10010671-01-0001 Episode Two can be viewed using the following link: https://www.rte.ie/player/

When Pope Francis inaugurated the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021, he offered us a much-needed reminder: our elderly are not burdens to be pitied, but treasures to be honoured. He called on us to remember their importance—not only as keepers of memory and wisdom, but also as a vital part of the life of the Church. With this in mind, we at Holy Family Parish in Kanamkemer, Lodwar Diocese, Kenya, decided to do something special on July 26, the Feast of Saints

On Saturday, July 5th, we welcomed another brother into our missionary family. Rev Paul Wekesa Lukendo was ordained a missionary priest, for St Patrick's Missionary Society, in Bungoma by Rt Rev Mark Kadima, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma, Kenya. We pray that Fr Paul will be blessed with a long, happy, and fulfilled life as a member of St Patrick’s Missionary Society.

St Patrick's Fr Seán Doggett shows, in a short video, the progress made one year after the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in Carriacou, Grenada. Please click on the following link to view: https://youtu.be/JY6CvVD15UQ Fr Seán and all of St Patrick's Missionary Society are truly grateful for your kind and generous support.

Nigeria, June 7th: A joyful moment of grace in Calabar today as Rev. James Utionkpan SPS, Rev. Vitalis Ndubuisi SPS, and Rev. Daniel Adiele SPS were ordained priests by Rt. Rev. Christopher Naseri, Auxiliary Bishop of Calabar. The celebration, held at St. Patrick’s Parish, Ikot Ansa, brought together SPS leaders, priests, and a joyful congregation—all united in thanksgiving as these three begin their missionary journey. We pray that their priesthood may be rooted in love, ser

We celebrate and pray for five of our young students who will be ordained missionary priests tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th. Three men will be ordained in Nigeria and two men will be ordained in Malawi. This is a joyful occasion for our Society as we warmly welcome five new brothers into our missionary family. We pray that they will share the joy of the Gospel with those they serve. May they be blessed with long, happy, and fulfilled lives as members of St Patrick’s Missionar

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 article, click on the following link: https://clonlara.clareheritage.org/people/fr-jim-crowe-from-clonlara-to-the-favelas-of-sao-paulo-brazil

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 Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html Links to News and Updates ​The Holy See Website – News, Updates, Daily Bulletin from the Press Office Vatican News TV – Live Stream

Ramilda (pictured, above) is known as the ‘padra’ (feminine version of ‘padre’ meaning priest) of Tamaniquá. This title can be justified because of the scarcity of priests in the prelacy – caused by the size of the territory which makes the presence of an ordained priest practically impossible. (Photos: Amanda Dutra de Rezende, Brazil) Tamaniquá is a missionary area pertaining to the prelacy of Tefé, located in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The prelacy covers 263,835 km2, ov

St Brigid's Chapel window at Slí an Chroí, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow Happy St Brigid's Day from St Patrick's Missionary Society. On February 1st, we celebrate St Brigid and the beginning of the spring season. In 2025, the theme for events to honour and commemorate St Brigid is “Her Spirit, Our Story.” Brigid is among the earliest recorded saints of Ireland and, along with St Patrick, is one of the most well-known. Enjoy the short video of our grounds in Kiltegan, Co Wicklow:...