Irish Bishops Call for Prayer and Fasting for Gaza June 6th 2025

The Irish Bishops offered prayers for peace in the Holy Land, for Ukraine, Sudan and in other troubled parts of the world at their Standing Committee meeting in Maynooth on 26 May.  In particular, bishops discussed the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, stating: “From all over Ireland, parishioners are reporting their horror and helplessness on seeing images […]

Lettre ouverte aux députés et sénateurs d’Île-de-France

      Paris, le 25 mai 2025 Mesdames, Messieurs les parlementaires, Vous êtes investis de la lourde mission d’écrire la loi, et cette charge commande pour vous le respect de toute la nation. Quant à nous, citoyens, dans ce respect dont nous vous assurons, nous ressentons l’impérieuse nécessité de porter aujourd’hui notre parole auprès de vous. Au […]

Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest (Veni, Creator Spiritus)

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made. O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of God Most High, O fount of life and fire of love, and sweet anointing from above. Thou […]

Easter Message of the Holy Father and “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing,    Message of the Holy Father Christ is risen, alleluia! Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Today at last, the singing of the “alleluia” is heard once more in the Church, passing from mouth to mouth, from heart to heart, and this makes the […]

No Mass on Ash Wednesday at Chapelle St. Patrick 2025

Unfortunately, there will be no Mass on Ash Wednesday on the 5th of March at Chapelle St. Patrick, as the Irish Cultural Centre will be closed due to pre-scheduled filming on site. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO DEEPEN YOUR PRAYER Lent is a time to deepen our prayer lives, and thankfully there are a number of things the Church recommends. Here are just five simple strategies. Choose one, preferably one you’re not familiar with, and commit to it this Lent: Pray before the Blessed Sacrament Spend some time […]

St. Patrick’s Day Mass 2025

Join us for a joyous celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2025 as we honour our beloved patron saint! On Sunday, 16th March, at 2.30pm, the Irish Community will come together for a special Mass at the beautiful Church of St. Étienne du Mont. Adding to the festivity, we are thrilled to welcome the talented Cappella […]