Members of the Irish community in France have been involved in the translation and preparation of Mass readings in Irish that can now be sent out by email on a daily basis. This is part of a ten year French initiative to have Mass readings available by email. Today, the readings are available on a […]
› Read MoreEach year there is a walking pilgrimage of up to 12,000 pilgrims from 30 countries between the cathedrals of Notre Dame de Paris and Notre Dame de Chartres. The pilgrimage to Chartres, originated in the 12th century, was revived in 1983. Pilgrims are organized into groups of between 20 to 60 people who will walk […]
› Read MoreYou are invited to attend a piano recital organised by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) France in St George’s Anglican Church on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 19h30. Founded in 1927 the RSCM is an ecumenical Christian charity whose educational mission is to encourage and inspire the good use of sacred music in […]
› Read MoreEaster Sunday Mass will be held at 11h30 in Chapelle Saint-Patrick on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Note: Clocks change this weekend!!
› Read MoreAre you looking for a spiritual week in an oasis of tranquility and peace? There are some places left for a retreat that will take place in English and in French at the Spirituality Centre in Angers run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. The week long retreat on the theme of “Living […]
› Read MoreWe will be celebrating the Fifth Sunday of Lent in the Chapelle Saint-Patrick at the Collège des Irlandais: 9:30am Morning Prayer 11:30am Mass with the choirs of Kildare and Leighlin and Chapelle Saint-Patrick 12:30am Hospitality with tea/coffee and cake being served 18:00pm Evening Prayer You are advised to arrive early for a seat in the […]
› Read MoreIn Ireland there are many places that have an association with St Patrick and have a special place in the hearts of Irish people because of their personal memories of him. There are too many places to mention but below are some of the well-known sites in Ireland. In the North of Ireland in Downpatrick, […]
› Read MoreThe Breastplate of St Patrick is another version of St. Patrick “The Deer`s Cry”. Both are beautiful prayers celebrating a God who lives with all of us and protects us all from harm. Breastplate of Saint Patrick I bind unto myself today The strong name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same, The Three in […]
› Read MoreThis prayer was composed by Saint Patrick in the year 433 AD. He was aware that there was an ambush to try to kill him and his group en route to the King’s court. It was during the march that they sang the Deer’s Cry. As the druids lay in hiding, ready to kill, it […]
› Read MoreDear Friends As spring touches this city and seems to begin to scatter the winter darkness, I hope that you are enjoying this welcome sunshine! Our pilgrimage Mass in Notre Dame de Paris will be the major event of this year and it will mark both the Year of Faith and the Irish […]
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