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 […]
› Read MoreParis, 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 […]
› Read MoreUnfortunately, 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.
› Read MoreJoin 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 […]
› Read MoreFr. Jim announced that on Sunday, January 5th, at 11:30 AM, a special Mass for the Epiphany will be celebrated at Notre Dame de Paris for all foreign Catholic communities in Paris. This significant event will be presided over by Mgr Laurent Ulrich, Archbishop of Paris. Due to the overwhelming interest in attending, our chaplaincy […]
› Read MoreWe are delighted to invite you to our Annual Advent Carol Service on Saturday, December 14th at 17H, held at Chapelle Saint Patrick. This cherished tradition brings together the community in a celebration of the Advent season through song and reflection. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, November 17th at 13H, also at Chapelle Saint Patrick. Whether […]
› Read MoreIntroduction to the Interview with Fr. Jim Doyle: The Future of the Church in Ireland The interview delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the Catholic Church in the Republic of Ireland. Despite the nation’s deep-rooted Catholic tradition, the Church is grappling with a significant decline in vocations and lower attendance at Sunday Mass. In […]
› Read MoreEpisode 107: The Time Paris Became ‘Home’ – Featuring Fr. Jim Doyle In this special episode of Turning Points in France, Patricia Killeen is joined by Fr. Jim Doyle, the Irish Chaplain to Paris. Fr. Jim shares his remarkable journey from civil engineer to priest, with Paris becoming a pivotal part of his story. After […]
› Read MoreOn behalf of the Irish Chaplaincy and the community who attend Mass there, Fr. Jim would like to express his deepest sympathy to the family of Archbishop Noel Treanor at his recent death. Archbishop Noel was in charge of the Irish Chaplaincy in Paris for many years, and he retained a keen interest in it […]
› Read MoreAs 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 1st. 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 […]
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