Parish Cells

I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.
- The Joy of the Gospel - Pope Francis

Why Cells?

Parish cells are faith groups of 4 to 12 people, who meet every two weeks in the informal setting of a home"

"A cell group provides a place where friendships are formed and faith deepens. It enables people to see the relevance of their faith in all that they do"

"The aim of the parish cell group is to foster within a parish a greater community spirit and an awareness of God in a more personal way"

“Meeting in homes, to share joys and difficulties, is a genuine experience of evangelisation that is very like what took place in the early days of the church”
- Pope Francis (5 Sept 2015)

35th International Seminar June 2025

35th International Seminar in Rome, will take place from Monday 9th - 10th June 2025. Below is a link to the registration online form and payment details.
The seminar will have – Times of communal prayer. – Daily Mass – Times of sharing and testimonies. Simultaneous translation will be provided into Italian, English, French, Spanish.

Please note the paragraph regarding registering for Sunday, June 8th, 2025– Pentecost Feast with Pope Francis at 08:30 a.m.
To attend these events, it is necessary to register on the Jubilee’s official website:www.iubilaeum2025.va

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Click on the above image to view the Spirit Life 25 website for more information and a list of all the events hosted under Spirit Life 25 program.
Parish Cells fully support this initiative being run by Charis Ireland.

Spirit Life 25 for Parish Cells

There are number of events being hosted by Parish Cells around the country, please support them by attending and in prayer. Below is a information on each event.

Come and See - Holy Rosary, Tallaght

Starting Monday 3rd March
Come and See is a dynamic and inspiring series of six presentation evenings to help people explore and learn more about their Christian faith in these changing times

Each presentation deals with a specific Christian theme which in turn facilitates sharing and discussion.

Speakers include, Br Richard Hendrick (Capachin Priest-Friar), Stephan & Diane Lavery (Carrickfergus Parish), Rob & Ann Clarke (Rob is CEO Spirit Radio), Sean Goan and others.

See flyer below for more details on the speakers and contact details for more information.

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LIVING WORDS — Parishes of Leixlip & Confey

Starting Wednesday 12th March
The Living Words programme (Come & See) is a dynamic reflective and inspiring series of six presentations to help people explore the Christian Faith in these changing times.

Speakers include, Jesse Rodgers (Pontifical University, Maynooth), Jim Donnan (former Director of Scripture Union), Fr Ubaldo (Lucan Parishes), Fr Gregory O'Brien (Leixlip Parishes), Fr Michael Hurley (Old Bawn Parishes), and Maura Duggan (Celbridge Parish).

Download the flyer below for more details on the speakers and the topics, location of for each night. All are welcome.

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Click on the image, to request to join the group.
or
open your Facebook app and under groups search for Parish Cells Ireland.

Parish Cells on Radio Maria

Parish Cells were invited to host a The Living World program on Radio Maria over 6 weeks.
Below is the links to each weeks live shows to listen back.
If you prefer to listen all the recordings on Radio Maria's website select here https://www.radiomaria.ie/category/cell-community/

11th September, 2023 – Fr Michael Hurley, with Ellen, Raoul and Deirdre, members of Cell Communities in Dublin. These small prayer and fellowship groups are committed to evangelisation and meet in the homes of one of their members.

18th September, 2023 – Fr Michael, with Jo and Matt, who are part of a parish Cell Community, as they discuss that Jesus lives, and that this is the most central truth of our faith.

25th September, 2023 – Fr Michael, with Ann, Noel and Marion, members of the Cell Communities, as they discuss friendship and how it supports evangelisation.

2nd October, 2023 – Fr Michael, with Tommy, Phil and Donal, members of Cell Communities as they speak about witnessing to God through their own stories.

9th October, 2023 – Fr Michael, with Margaret, Ann and Matt, who are part of a parish Cell Community, as they reflect on renewing their Baptism.

16th October, 2023 – Fr Michael, with Maruska, Eugene and Aileen, members of parish Cell Communities, as they conclude the 6 weeks of reflections, speaking on providence and how God surprises us.