It is with deep regret that the Irish Community in Paris has learned of the death of Mike Dineen a few days ago. Mike was a well known and much loved member of the Irish Community here. He will be missed by the many friends he made in Paris during his years in the city. […]
› Read MoreWhat a joy it is for me to announce this message: Christ is risen! I would like it to go out to every house and every family, especially where the suffering is greatest, in hospitals, in prisons …Most of all, I would like it to enter every heart, for it is there that God wants […]
› Read MoreLa Forêt-Montgeron Chaplaincy recently visited the Irish College, Paris for Mass. Here are some words from one of it leaders, Christophe Favier. As one of the leaders of “La Forêt-Montgeron” Chaplaincy, I’m in charge of the pastoral activities of the 15-18 years old group. The theme we have chosen this year is “From all nations, see […]
› Read MoreA group of 13 Irish seminarian recently visited the Irish College, Paris for Mass and for a tour of the Chapelle Saint Patrick and the Old Library. One of those students, Barry White from the Diocese of Meath, describes his experience. On March 20, 2014 thirteen seminarians from the Irish National Seminary, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, […]
› Read MoreDear all Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, hundreds of thousands of people flock out onto the streets all over the world to celebrate “Irishness” in its many facets . Today is the day when all are welcome in the parlour! Presidents, patriots, parisians, plastic paddys; everyone has a place in the parade. But for […]
› Read MoreEvery year on St. Patrick’s Day, hundreds of thousands of people flock out onto the streets all over the world to celebrate “Irishness” in its many facets . Today is the day when all are welcome in the parlour! Presidents, patriots, parisians, plastic paddys; everyone has a place in the parade. But for us, St. […]
› Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day Mass will be celebrated in Basilique du Sacré Coeur at 12:30 on Saturday, March 15. Come and join us to reflect on the life of St Patrick, our national saint, and pray for Irish people in France, Ireland and around the world.
› Read MoreCelebrating St Brigid’s Day Lá Fheile Bríde, or St. Brigid’s day, on 1st February traditionally marks the beginning of the Celtic spring. For the ancient Celts, the festival of Imbolc marked the return of the life giving forces of spring. The dark days of winter would soon give way to the light of spring. Nature […]
› Read MoreWe will have another historic first following on from last year’s Mass in Notre Dame Cathedral as St Patrick’s Day Mass this year will be celebrated at 12:30 in the Basilique de Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre on Saturday, March 15, 2014. This will be a joint Irish Chaplaincy Paris / Irish Embassy celebration. We have decided to avail of this rare opportunity having received […]
› Read MoreHi everybody, Just to let you know that we will celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid here at the Irish College on Sunday next, February 2 with Mass at 11.30 followed by a picnic lunch. Hopefully the St. Brigid’s Criseoig will have arrived for you from Ireland by then! I would be very […]
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