Jan 12, 2026 | Belfast, Dialogue, Focolare in Ireland, Ireland News, News, Republic of Ireland, The Focolare Movement in Northern Ireland
With the 2026 4 Corners Festival just around the corner (30th Jan-8th Feb), we are pleased to share this inspiring article from Ekklesía about the festival’s unique contribution to faith-based reconciliation, dialogue and community life in Belfast. Now in its 14th...
Jan 9, 2026 | News, Republic of Ireland
Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s call to Unity and Mission, and his ongoing appeal to pray for peace in a world marked by war, several Lay Associations, Ecclesial Movements, and New Communities in Ireland came together to organise a Prayer for Peace event. Following a...
Nov 24, 2025 | Caring for our Planet, News, Republic of Ireland
By Fran Maher, member of the Balbriggan Laudato Sì Movement Group In October and November this year, our small Laudato Sì group in Balbriggan achieved a dream: we officially opened our new biodiverse, pollinator-friendly garden right here in the grounds of St. Peter...
Nov 24, 2025 | Dialogue, Focolare in Ireland, News, Republic of Ireland
The Irish Inter-Church Meeting (IICM) gathered on 13th-14th November 2025 for two days marked by prayer, friendship, honest conversation and a shared longing for unity. This year’s meeting unfolded against the backdrop of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of...
Nov 18, 2025 | Focolare in Ireland, Ireland News, News, Republic of Ireland
Let’s be witnesses of hope ‘We can all be witnesses of hope’ was the strong message at the Focolare Community day in Prosperous, Kildare. The packed afternoon programme saw the presentation of hope-giving projects: the 100 backpack appeal for Christmas (in...
Nov 6, 2025 | Dialogue, Focolare in Ireland, Ireland News, News, Republic of Ireland, Western Europe
International meeting of the New Families Movement Couples and families from across the world gathered in the Focolare little town in Kenya, “Mariapoli Piero”, for an international meeting of the New Families Movement under the title “Diventiamo tutti pescatori di...