What Parishes have said ...
Drogheda St Mary's and Holy Family Parishes Co. Louth
October 2019
“As a Romanian Priest, working in Ireland this was my first mission. It was a
great experience to see so many lay people involved. I enjoyed the time of
mission both inside and outside the Church”
Fr Cyprian Solomon CC St Mary’s and Holy Family Drogheda Co. Louth.
“A great experience. This was a grace filled time for our loyal parishioners. It
was also a time to reflect on the many challenges that face us as Catholics in
preaching the Gospel”
Fr Phil Gaffney PP St. Mary’s and Holy Family Drogheda. Co. Louth
The photo shows Fr Cyprian Solomon, Fr Phil Gaffney and Fr Conor Magee
October 2019
“As a Romanian Priest, working in Ireland this was my first mission. It was a
great experience to see so many lay people involved. I enjoyed the time of
mission both inside and outside the Church”
Fr Cyprian Solomon CC St Mary’s and Holy Family Drogheda Co. Louth.
“A great experience. This was a grace filled time for our loyal parishioners. It
was also a time to reflect on the many challenges that face us as Catholics in
preaching the Gospel”
Fr Phil Gaffney PP St. Mary’s and Holy Family Drogheda. Co. Louth
The photo shows Fr Cyprian Solomon, Fr Phil Gaffney and Fr Conor Magee
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Youghal Parish Co. Cork
September 2019 “The mission gave a brilliant spur to the community of Youghal. It was uplifting. This mission will have an effect into the future. I am very pleased with everything and amazed by the energy and enthusiasm of Céilí. They treated everyone with such respect and dignity. ” Canon David Herlihy. {Retiring P.P Youghal} |
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"We had an excellent mission. What was striking to me was Céilí Community’s own prayer together and the prayer ministry they offered to the parish. The mission stretched the resources of the parish in a positive way." Fr Pat Corkery. C.C. Youghal. The picture shows Deacon John Nestor,Canon Herlihy, Fr Pat Corkery |
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Crosserlough Parish, Co. Cavan
April 2019 “This mission helped further link the three churches together. We now need to tap into the motivation created by the mission to move forward in building for the future”. Fr Peter McKiernan P.P. Crosserlough Co. Cavan. |
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“This was our first mission in twenty years. The manner in which it was delivered was exceptional. The many different events brought a new sense of togetherness. It has refreshed the understanding of faith in our parish”.
Mr Peter Galligan Chairman Parish Pastoral Council Crosserlough Co. Cavan.
“This was our first mission in twenty years. The manner in which it was delivered was exceptional. The many different events brought a new sense of togetherness. It has refreshed the understanding of faith in our parish”.
Mr Peter Galligan Chairman Parish Pastoral Council Crosserlough Co. Cavan.
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Ballymore and Drumraney Parish, Co. Westmeath
March 2019 “Our mission event went very well. It was a great success, good crowds at the different ceremonies. I am happy how it went and how the parishioners from all five churches got behind it”. Fr Oliver Devine P.P. Drumraney and Ballymore Parish, Co. Westmeath. |
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“Huge thanks to all involved in the mission. I admired the dedication of all the members of Céilí. Their lifestyle and prayer was compelling. Thank God for the wonderful hospitality of the parish with which they responded to the mission.”
Fr Jerry Murphy Drumraney and Ballymore Parish, (Fogney & Tang)
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“Our parish is an amalgamation of two parishes and this mission brought us all together. There are five areas and five churches which meant that the different areas got to know each other and work with each other. All our schools and our young people were brought into the mission process. The preached mission week and especially the homilies struck a relevant cord in peoples’ lives”. Mr Peter Cunningham Mission Coordinator - Drumraney and Ballymore Parish |
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Cappamore Parish, Co. Limerick
November 2018
“We had a wonderful experience of mission. It exceeded all our expectations. It enhanced the life of the parish and built on what had gone on before.”.
Fr Richard Browne Parish Priest of Cappamore Parish Co. Limerick
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Glantane, Bweeng & Dromahane Parish, Co. Cork
13 - 28 October 2018 "It was an amazing mission. It was all inclusive of door to door visitation, the schools, Holy Hours, personal prayer ministry, casual meetings and of course a preached mission week in the three churches. There was a great spirit of joy and happiness in the parish. I would highly recommend this style of mission to other parishes”. Fr Paddy Buckley Parish Priest of Glantane, Bweeng & Dromahane Parish Co. Cork |
Magilligan Parish, Co. Derry
12- 27 May 2018
“Exceptional mission and very commendable. The re-action of the parishioners was very positive about the visitation and doubly positive about the input during the preached week. The week in the primary school was very uplifting for both the children and the staff. A lot of important work was done in a very short space of time. A great preparation for the World Meeting of Families in Dublin August 2018.”
Fr Frank O’Hagan. P.P.
12- 27 May 2018
“Exceptional mission and very commendable. The re-action of the parishioners was very positive about the visitation and doubly positive about the input during the preached week. The week in the primary school was very uplifting for both the children and the staff. A lot of important work was done in a very short space of time. A great preparation for the World Meeting of Families in Dublin August 2018.”
Fr Frank O’Hagan. P.P.
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Duneane Parish, Co. Antrim 14 - 29 April 2018 “This was an excellent mission, the best we ever had. It touched so many people. A wonderful warm appreciation to Céilí Community from all the people of the parish” Fr Paddy McWilliams P.P. Toome Co. Antrim |
Nenagh Parish, Co. Tipperary
3 - 18 March 2018
“The reason we opted for this style of mission was to be faithful to the call of
Pope Francis for a new concerted effort of evangelisation based on Amoris
Laetitia {Joy of Love} and to prepare the parish for the World Meeting of
Families in Dublin in August.
This was a most enriching, enlightening, dynamic and spirit filled two weeks
which touched every area of the parish, door to door visitation, schools, and of
course the preached mission in the churches.”
Fr Des Hillery P.P. Nenagh Co. Tipperary
End of Mission Closing Mass with Youth Choir and Bishop Finton priests of the parish and some of the Ceili Team in Nenagh, Tipperary. Followed by a wonderful parish social. A joyful occasion of song and dance!
Knockavilla and Donaskeigh Parish, Co. Tipperary
14 - 29 October 2017
“Our mission touched every area of our parish. It was well planned, well received and well attended. Thanks to the parish and Céilí Community for making it possible”
Fr James Egan P.P.
14 - 29 October 2017
“Our mission touched every area of our parish. It was well planned, well received and well attended. Thanks to the parish and Céilí Community for making it possible”
Fr James Egan P.P.
Kilrush Parish, Co.Clare
16 September - 1 October 2017
16 September - 1 October 2017
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The house to house visitation made a massive difference to this mission. This was the first real contact the parish had with those who don’t attend. There was a great variety in this mission – something for everybody. Fr Michael Sheedy. P.P. |
I found this mission enhanced the faith of our people. It was an opportunity to get our people involved. The Ceili Community were so easy to deal with”
Fr Martin Blake. C.C
Fr Martin Blake. C.C
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The parishioners of Kilrush have been enriched by our recent mission. The theme of “Hope” covered all life issues from family to community, reconciliation, church and healing. The house to house visitation programme proved extremely successful, in particular to those who may have lost their “way”. Also, the participation of our young people showed great “hope” for our parish.
Mr Pat Shannon, Chairperson of Finance Committee |
Fr. John Keane, Fr. Jim Kennelly and Fr. Patrick Cahill
Boherbue- Kiskeam
Parish, Mallow Co.Cork
8 - 23 October 2016
"I really can't express my appreciation and thanks to the members of the Ceili community who graced our parish for 2 weeks. It was an extremely beneficial time and if nothing else the goodwill it generated around the place was great. There was a significant increase at the Masses last weekend and please God that will continue."
Fr. Jim Kennelly Parish Priest
Parish, Mallow Co.Cork
8 - 23 October 2016
"I really can't express my appreciation and thanks to the members of the Ceili community who graced our parish for 2 weeks. It was an extremely beneficial time and if nothing else the goodwill it generated around the place was great. There was a significant increase at the Masses last weekend and please God that will continue."
Fr. Jim Kennelly Parish Priest
St. Patrick's - Downpatrick Parish
September 9th - October 2nd 2016
"The Ceili community has certainly touched us in these last three weeks with their smiles and enthusiasm,with their energy and faith,with their generosity and commitment. But remember Mattie’s last comment at the 12.00 Mass on Sunday 2nd ? ‘It’s time to come down from the stands and on to the pitch.’! " Fr. John Murray St. Patrick's - Downpatrick Parish
September 9th - October 2nd 2016
"The Ceili community has certainly touched us in these last three weeks with their smiles and enthusiasm,with their energy and faith,with their generosity and commitment. But remember Mattie’s last comment at the 12.00 Mass on Sunday 2nd ? ‘It’s time to come down from the stands and on to the pitch.’! " Fr. John Murray St. Patrick's - Downpatrick Parish
Cleenish Parish: Arney, Belcoo & Mullaghdun
May- June 2016
“Grateful thanks to all the Céilí Team for the fortnight of a lifetime”.
Rev. Fr. Seamus Quinn, P.P Cleenish Parish
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"In my 53 years of priesthood, I have not experienced a parish mission as good as this one. It was deeply spiritual, deeply prayerful, and so uplifting for us all. Thank you Fr. John, Fr. Patrick, and the whole Céilí Team" Fr. John Finnegan PE Arney Cleenish Parish |
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Maghera Parish Mission
May 2016
"We have a great community spirit in our Parish anyway but this mission delivered by the Céilí Community has really put a spring in our step. I have heard nothing but praise from the parishioners. Everybody appears to have got a lift from it.”
Fr. Paddy Doherty
St. Joseph's Parish, Berkeley Road, Dublin 7
April 2016
April 2016
Fr. David Donnellan
“The Mission was an uplifting and inspiring experience in our parish and its benefits will be felt for years to come. To all the members of the Céilí Community I give sincere thanks and grateful appreciation for the wonderful Parish Mission. May the Lord continue to bless you all and your ministry.”
Fr. David Donnellan OCD, P.P The Carmelite Community and the Parishioners of the St. Joseph's.
Fr. David Donnellan OCD, P.P The Carmelite Community and the Parishioners of the St. Joseph's.
Alice Higgins
"What an example the Céilí community has been to this parish with their joyful enthusiasm in proclaiming the Word of God and His mercy. Their presence among us was a gift of grace from God to each one in this parish."
Alice Higgins, Overall Coordinator for St. Joseph's Parish Mission
Some of Céilí members evangelising at the Dart Station
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Frs Andrew and Pat, Carmelite Priests with Céilí priest Fr. Patrick
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St. Anne's Parish, Portmarnock, Co Dublin
February - March 2016
The following are some of the comments made by parishioners:
"The joy of the Céilí community was very evident and deeply appreciated"
"The buzz in the parish was great" "I wish they could have stayed longer" "Best Ever"
"I found a loving father" "Eucharistic Blessings were received in abundance"
" Thank you for visiting my home and giving me a house blessing" " A wonderful Mission"
" The mission was fantastic and very inclusive" " I miss them already!"
Fr Paddy O’Kane PP
Holy Family Parish Derry
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Holy Family Parish, Derry City
February 2016 “My family and I would like to thank you for all your brilliant work you all have done and are doing. Just last week the mission visited our parish of Holy Family, Derry. My family truly loved and enjoyed every mass and service you all gave to us. My two boys are pupils at our local school and took part in the most beautiful prayers and lovely singing at school and in the Church. The cd is on repeat in our home. The community members who delivered their time and effort were so brilliant from the morning parent prayers to the work they did with all the children. We also had a visit from one of the community priests at our home to see my mother and gave a beautiful blessing with anointing. I cannot explain how much joy and peace it brought to myself. It truly has brought me closer to my faith and my family.The mission was so energetic......Mass was always big in our house from kids to when I was a young teenager. So thank you for everything you are all doing it really does make a difference. Please keep our family in your prayers and we will too”. From a grateful parishioner of Holy Family Parish Derry. |
Courceys Parish, Ballinspittle Co Cork
November 2015
Fr Michael O Mahony PP
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“The visitation of each home was essential to this mission. It set the tone for everything else. I have not had one negative comment about the mission. It was great to see a full church without it being a funeral. Céilí preached the mission out of a deep prayer life”. Fr Michael O’ Mahony PP |
Fr Gilhooly PP with some members of the Céilí Community visitation team.
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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
October 2015 “Our mission went very well. However our preached mission week was very difficult because of the tragic death of one of our younger parishioners. Nevertheless there was great co-operation from different parish groups and people were very welcoming and open. The mission in our schools created a great buzz and enthusiasm.” Fr John Gilhooly PP. |
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Birr, Co. Offaly
September- October 2015 The last two weeks have been a great blessing to this parish. The mission captured what was preached - “a new joy”. The witness of “The Joy of the Gospel” was infectious. Great mission - great turnout and great feedback. Fr. David Carroll PP & Fr. Michael Reddan SVD. |
Fr David Caroll PP and Fr Michael Reddan SVD
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Fr Paul Strain PP and Canon Brendan Murray PE
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Holy Family Parish, Belfast
May 2015 “The mission was an inspiring and spiritually refreshing two week. All areas of the parish were covered and we pray that the blessings we have shared will renew and strengthen us as we try to live out the Beatitudes in our daily lives and in the parish” Fr Paul Strain PP |
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Kilbride, Co Roscommon
April-May 2015 We had a great mission in Kilbride Parish Co Roscommon which incorporated our schools, door to door visitation, youth outreach, sick visitation, individual prayer ministry, holy hours, after mass testimonies, training for our parish readers and of course our preached mission week in both Churches. Céilí Community brought the Gospel to our parish in a new and refreshing way – “The Joy of the Gospel”. Fr Raymond Browne PP |
Fr Raymond Browne PP Kilbride
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Fr Sean Henry PP Trim
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Trim, Co Meath
March 2015 “The mission exceeded all my expectation. It brought joy and a great buzz to the parish. I would recommend Céilí to any parish.” Fr Sean Henry PP Trim Co. Meath. |
Fr Declan Kelly CC Trim
“I was very happy to hear feedback from parishioners who had not been to Mass for a long time. The mission brought them back and helped to give them a good positive experience”.
Fr Declan Kelly CC Trim. Co. Meath
Fr Nigel Charles PP Killashee Co. Longford
Killashee, Co Longford
Febuary- March 2015
"Our parish was greatly blessed by the presence of Céilí Community and I pray God's blessing on all as you continue His work."
-Fr Nigel Charles P.P
Febuary- March 2015
"Our parish was greatly blessed by the presence of Céilí Community and I pray God's blessing on all as you continue His work."
-Fr Nigel Charles P.P
MILFORD,TULLYLEASE, FREEMOUNT, Co Cork
November 2014
"We had a very
positive two week mission. The theme of the mission was based on Pope Francis’
Evangelii Gaudium {Joy of the Gospel 2013}. The planning was so important and
involved numerous people especially the parish pastoral council. We had great
cooperation from all the parishioners. The attendance at the preached services
was tremendous in all three churches. The inclusion of door to door visitation
and the schools was very positive. Great success."
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“During the 18-month mission planning
stage, parishioners doubted the reasons for having a 2-week mission and
particularly questioned the value of the mission team visiting every home in
the parish with a personal invitation to the preached week in all our three
churches. Their answer came when they saw the buzz that the visitation created
and how it helped the missioners and parishioners to bond and work together In
harmony. We were really up for the second week and the preaching. For me, the
great surprise came on the Wednesday evening at the reconciliation ceremony
when I saw the number of people going to confession exceed anything I have seen
in over 30 years in the parish”.
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EDENDERRY, Co Offaly
October 2014
Some Ceili members and a parishioner outside the prayer room.
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"Céilí Community gave a very successful
mission in our parish. Because of the size of the parish we needed a three week
mission so as to successfully complete the outreach to all our schools. The
mission was organised meticulously which was evident in the smooth running of
all events. One novel aspect to this mission was the “prayer room” which was
set up in a shop in the middle of the town. 300+ people popped in to pray and
light a candle. I would highly recommend Ceili for their work, enthusiasm and
zeal for the Gospel."
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KILMACRENAN, Co Donegal
May 2014
Fr. Paddy Dunne PP. with some altar servers
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There was some apprehension to this style of mission prior to it happening. However, this all dissipated very quickly as soon as Céilí Community engaged with the parish and schools. We had the theme of “Refreshment” for our mission and it has been one of transformation; bringing people closer to God in an uplifting way. So much so that after one of the evening celebrations a lady came to me wanting to become a Catholic. The mission culminated in our First Holy Communion Celebrations for the parish which was a fitting way to finish this “Mission of Refreshment”.
Fr Paddy Dunne |
Boyle, Co. Roscommon
March 2014
Fr. Gerry Hanly PP
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“The mission created a great buzz and life around the parish. It drew many people together to work and enjoy it both in the preparation and the mission event. The work in the schools and the presentation in church were among the highlights. The mission brought in a few parishioners who were on the periphery. The feedback from people has been very positive”.
Fr Gerry Hanly PP |
Elphin, Co. Roscommon
October 2013
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Ferbane, Co. Offaly
September 2013
 Fr Tom Cox at lecturnClonmacnoise Mission Feedback ...
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Fr Tom Cox, Fr Pat Lynch,
Fr Frankie Murray and Fr John Keane |
Parish of Pomeroy Co Tyrone Fr David Moore, PP, Pomeroy and
Mrs Dympna Lagan, Mission Coordinator “To our parish this mission was so faith filled, refreshing and enjoyable. It involved all aspects of parish life, visitation, school, youth and church.
It has left us with a much deeper faith, renewed awareness of the sacrament of reconciliation and the importance of dialogue with all we meet. To see a packed church each day was so uplifting – it did your heart good. Thank you Céilí”. Fr David Moore PP Pomeroy May 2013 Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny
Adamstown, Newbawn Raheen, Co. Wexford
 Fr Robert Nolan PP and Fr Jim Furlong PP
"Magic mission. There was a great spirit of exuberance during the two weeks of mission. It cemented the great belonging among the parishioners. The Céilí Community worked extremely hard. The mission was almost like a carnival.”
February 2013 
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"We had a very comprehensive mission in this Year of Faith, entitled “Time for Me Time for God”, which was geared to our busy city parish life. It had a most necessary trust based on ‘The New Evangelisation’ which was both catechetical and pastoral. The door to door visitation and primary school, outreach brought the whole community together, especially those who do not come to church regularly. The parishioners who attended the preached mission had the opportunity to express their faith and receive clarification on it”.
Fr Paul Byrne P.P. May 2013 Ligoniel, BelfastCéilí Mission...Blessed, Saint Vincent De Paul Parish
Ligoniel North Belfast The Beatitudes was the theme of our Two week mission here in Saint Vincent De Paul Parish, Ligoniel North Belfast.
On reflection I might use this single word to describe our parish mission, “Blessed”. We were blessed by the presence of the Céilí Community. We were blessed by the Pastoral, Spiritual and Educational dimensions of the Céilí Program. We were blessed by the generous response from the parishioners, old and young alike. We were NOT blessed with the unseasonal weather during the last few days of the mission!!! You are very welcome to visit our Parish Mission Page on the website for day to day highlights. Fr Patrick Devlin PP
Saint Vincent de Paul Parish Ligoniel North Belfast March 2013 |
Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
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Church of Our Lady
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Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim
St Clare's Chapel, Manorhamilton
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Fr John and Fr Oliver ...
“Our mission in Manorhamilton created great excitement and interest. It covered all areas of parish life, visitation of all homes {1018}, missions to our 3 primary schools, gael scoil, comprehensive school and a wonderful preached mission week in all three churches. It has given great life to our parish and has brought to the fore gifts and skills in our own parishioners.”
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