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"

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"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)

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Parish Cells meet with Pope Francis

​Pope Francis met with members of Parish Cells from around the world in the Vatican in November 2019. Parish Cells from Ireland were represented by a number of parishes.

See Pope Francis address to attendees and images from the day

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News from Cells around country

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​A Commissioning Service was held in Portstewart Parish on the 15th September 2019 to mark the spread of the Cell System of Evangelisation in the Parish. The service was jointly led by Fr. Austin McGirr PP and the Deacon Rev. Terrence Butcher.

Prayer request:
Thank God for these two cells and all the cells in Portstewart and that the new cell will grow and evangelise more members.

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Recent events Cells have been involved in...

National Seminar 2019, Leixlip