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Missionaries of God's Love
We are called the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - missionaries of God's love revealed in the human heart of Christ.  For many we are perhaps better known by our initials, MSC. These come fromVersion 2 our name in Latin: Missionarii Sacratissimi Cordis. We are part of an international congregation of vowed male Religious founded in 1854 by Jules Chevalier, a young French priest.

A mission without limits
Our Founder saw the Heart of Christ as the source of God's saving love for the whole world.  Our mission is to make that compassionate love known everywhere and to everyone, without conditions.

A worldwide family
In the Irish Province we number about 140 men ministering and witnessing to God’s love in Ireland, Great Britain, Southern USA, Southern Africa, Venezuela and Southern Russia.The worldwide family of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart numbers approximately 2000 and is currently working in 54 countries in all five continents.

Image We want to live like Jesus
who loved with a human heart;
we want to love through him
and with him
and proclaim his love to the world.
MSC Constitutions

 

Safeguarding Statement

The Irish Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults and responding to related allegations with compassion and in accordance with established guidelines.

We ask that all complaints of abuse against personnel connected with the Irish Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, employees or volunteers – be reported immediately to the relevant MSC Child Safeguarding Designated Person and/or directly to the local police and statutory authorities.

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Latest MSC News

Regional Assembly USA

USA Assembly 1From Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th January, some 30 Lay Associates joined the members of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart who live and minister in Texas, USA, for the annual Sectional Assembly. Excellent facilities and hospitality were provided by St. Anthony's Parish Centre, where Fr. Kevin Shanahan msc is pastor. Sr. Bridget Marie, Incarnate Word Sister, facilitated the conference, which included ten new MSC Lay Associates. Music for the Mass each day was provided by St. Anthony's parish music director, Jose Castillo, who has recently, with the parish choirs, released a CD of liturgical music, "St Anthony of Padua: A Spiritual Tapestry." Dave Nixon attended on behalf of the Provincial leadership team.

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MSCs Meet in Venezuela for their Regional Conference

DSC01357-1024x676From Monday the 2nd of January the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Venezuela met for their Regional Conference in the Betania Retreat House in the foothills of the Andes. They were joined by Joe McGee, the Provincial of the Irish Province, and his Vice Provincial Alan Whelan. This meeting of professed members of the Region happens annually with the goal of developing community among the MSC brothers and their lay associates.

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Reflection for Christmas - A Baby Arrives

Animated mary joseph donkey baby jesus hg clrFr. Tom Hewitt concludes his reflections for Advent and Christmas.

Each evening before supper, our small community in St. Albans tries to gather for prayer. Last Tuesday our routine was shattered by a baby! He came to join us when his mother brought him in through the public door of our house chapel. Misha engaged wholeheartedly in our devotions, showing a strong literal desire to devour God’s word (Cf. Ezk 3: 1-3)!

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Fr. Michael O'Connell MSC Celebrate Christmas Triduum of Masses

moc-portraitOver the past three days Fr Michael has celebrated a special Christmas Triduum of Masses at the Sacred Heart Church, Western Road, for the intentions of benefactors and friends of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. In the winter MSC Message Fr. Michael wrote:

Winter is about to arrive. I hope you have enjoyed the summer months and have had a chance for some relaxation with your family and friends. As I write this letter to you, I am keenly aware that Advent – one of the most beautiful times of the year – is nearly upon us.

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