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)

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.