Mass for Dr. Frank O’Reilly

On Sunday May 6th the Chapelle had the honour of welcoming the seven daughters of the late Dr. Frank O ‘Reilly; Mary, Jane, Olivia, Margaret, Rose, Louise and Julie to the 11.30 weekly mass. Francis Joseph Charles O’Reilly (13 November 1922 – 11 August 2013) was a distinguished Irish businessman, noted for his work in […]

Chartres Pentecost Walking Pilgrimage 2018

On Friday 18th May, at 18H00 in the Chapelle Saint Patrick, there will be Mass with the Irish pilgrims coming for the annual Chartres Pentecost pilgrimage. On Saturday 19th May pilgrims will depart for Chartres after at 07H00 Mass at the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris. On Monday 21st May, the pilgrims will start to […]

An Easter Prayer.   Good and gracious God, Our glorious Creator, As we greet the signs in nature around us of Spring once again regaling us in bloom, In the songs of returning birds and elds soon to be planted, We give you praise for an even greater sign of new life: the resurrection of […]

A Holy Week Reflection. Dear friends, as we journey through the most sacred week in the Christian calendar, we as Christians are encouraged to go through various emotions. It’s a week filled with a range of feelings, as we move from the adulation of Palm Sunday to the desolation of Good Friday and onto the […]

Saint Patrick’s Breastplate

Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me,   Christ below me, Christ above me, Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left hand,   Christ in my sleeping, Christ in my waking,   Christ in the heart of all who think of me, Christ in the […]

First Communions and Confirmations.

Fr Hugh is preparing the chaplaincy schedule/timetable until next summer and he would therefore like to hear from parents of children who wish to make their First Communion this year. He would also like to hear from those wishing to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

A Lenten Thought

Lent offers us all a very special opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and to deepen our commitment to a way of life, rooted in our baptism. In our busy world, Lent provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our daily patterns and routines, to pray more deeply, experience sorrow for what […]

Ellen Dillane RIP

Ellen Dillane, a dear friend of the Irish Community in Paris for many years passed away suddenly on Monday night at her home in Ireland. Ellen was an active member of the Chapelle St. Patrick Parish Community back in the nineties before she returned to Tralee County Kerry with her two young sons Cian and […]

Lá Fhéile Bríde

Mass for St Brigid’s Day with the traditional blessing of St Brigid’s Crosses will take place on Sunday February 4th at 11.30 am in the Chapelle St. Patrick. Mass will be a followed by a community picnic. Everyone is welcome to join us. Please bring enough food and drinks for yourselves and some to share […]

BONNE ANNÉE 2018 ! Il est encore temps d’adresser nos voeux de bonne année pour 2018. Voici une sélection de messages pour nous aider à souhaiter le meilleur à nos proches, nos collègues, nos amis et nous-mêmes Pope Francis’ guide for making the most out of 2018. 1. Build bridges, not walls 2. Let yourself […]