New Chaplain Announced for Irish Chaplaincy Paris

Fr Jim Doyle C.C. of the Cathedral in Enniscorthy has been appointed as Chaplain at the Irish College Paris. During his period as Chaplain and he will also be pursuing further studies at the Institut Catholique, Paris. Fr. Doyle will take up residence in the chaplaincy by the beginning of September.  

Mass During August 2022

As per usual, there will be no Mass celebrated during the month August.  Normal Mass time will recommence the first Sunday of September which is the 4th. If you are looking for a mass in English, St. Joseph’s is an English speaking Roman Catholic Parish. It is located between the Arc de Triomphe and Parc […]

Farewell Picnic for Fr. Hugh

Hello Everyone,Those of us who were at mass on Sunday will have heard the news that next Sunday, the 10th, after mass we plan to have a little send off for Fr. Hugh with a picnic/bbq where we can take a moment to thank Fr. Hugh for the last 5 years.  [His term with us […]

Giving Thanks For Summer Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!Thank you for the warmth of the sunand the increased daylight.Thank You for the beauty I see all around meand for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation.Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family,and […]

A Reflection for Eastertide  Our Easter celebrations form the very heart of our Christian living. Our faith is deeply rooted and finds its true meaning in the resurrection of Jesus. St Paul says that, if Christ is not risen, then all our believing is in vain. Those Christians who depict the cross without the body […]

St. Brigid’s Day Celebrations in Strasbourg 2022

Fr Hugh was recently invited to Celebrate St Brigid’s Day in Strasbourg where there is an ancient reliquary of the Saint and a tradition of devotion to her which can be traced all the way back to the era of St Columbanus and his companions who evangelised that area of France. Communauté de paroisses des […]

Patron Saints Celebration

In accordance with our tradition of celebrating our National patron saints on the nearest Sunday, we will honour St. Brigid this year on January 30th and St. Patrick on March 20th. #StBrigid #StPatrick

Towards a Synodal Church

On Oct. 10, 2021, Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called “a synod on synodality,” officially known as “Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church.” In brief, the process involves an expansion of an established institution, called the “Synod of Bishops.” This means that bishops around the world will consult with everyone from parishioners to […]

New Year Prayer

Welcome back, everyone!  Here is a prayer as we enter the new year.   God of our yesterdays, our todays and our tomorrows,  thank you for the year behind us and for the year ahead. Help us in this New Year to worry less and to laugh more.  Help us to remember that when Jesus […]