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General What they do
Pontifical Mission Socities Promote and stimulate interest in missions at every level through through four branches - the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Society of St Peter the Apostle, the Society of Missionary Children Children, and the Missionary Union of Priests and Religious.
Act to Prevent Trafficking APT is a faith-based group working to address the global problem of Trafficking in Persons (TIP). It is particularly concerned with the trade in persons for commercial sexual exploitation.
Volunteer Organisations What they do
Callan Community A volunteer year with the Presentation Brothers for men
CGI is a voluntary nationwide association open to all girls and women. It provides a challenging Guiding programme within a safe environment, to enable its members to develop their full potential.
L'Arche Ireland Serving people with an intellectual disabilities.
Open Heart House A drop in centre for people infected with HIV and AIDS
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps
Simon Community Combating homelessness in Dublin.
Sli-Eile Volunteer Communities A one year volunteer programme working in Ireland for men and women under 30's, inspired by the values of spirituality, simple lifestyle, community and work.
Society of Vincent de Paul An action oriented programme, working directly with people in need.
Voluntary group that sends men & women abroad to work in developing countries.
An Irish lay organisation founded in 1895 with branches in every diocese in Ireland. Its members promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life and assist some students financially, at home and abroad.
Founded in 1999, the Latin Mass Society exists to promote the Traditional Latin Mass and its associated rites both in practice and in Church law, as one of the forms of Eucharistic celebration which are honoured in universal liturgical life.

A parish-based ministry for young adults offering opportunities for faith formation, friendship, and social outreach. Inspired by the words of the prophet Micah, our international community strives to "act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with our God." (Micah 6:8) Linked to and supported by the Vincentian Parish, St. Peter's in Phibsboro, Dublin 7.

A voluntary Catholic lay missionary association. Recruits, prepares and facilitates the placement of people who wish to work overseas, for one year or more, in areas of need such as Africa, south America, Asia and parts of Canada, USA and Europe. Viatores Christi offers a 6-month part-time preparation programme.
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Prayer and Evangelisation Groups What they do
The 10-week Alpha Course explores the basic doctrines of the Christian faith and how to live the Christian life. www.alphacourse.ie
Apostoleship of prayer Daily prayer for the Pope's intentions
Christian Life Communities Lay people in small groups sharing Ignatian/Jesuit spirituality
Communion and Liberation Call to holiness through good works and gospel proclamation
Cursillo a community based in Derry City
Emmaus Community An interdenominational, charismatic community of young people in Ireland
Evangelical Catholic Innitiative Born again Catholics
Legion of Mary Prayer and good works groups
Prayer group of young people: Dublin
Prayer groups which help members find God in daily life.
A lay group attracted to live the spirit of the Carmelite order.
An Irish Jesuit initiative for 18-35 yr olds.
Organising retreats for young people
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Professional and Social Support Groups What they do
Accord Marriage preparation courses & marriage support
Apostleship of the Sea Support for seafarers
Catholic Youth Care - Dublin Youth work in the Dublin Archdiocese
Irish Pilgrimage Trust IHCPT Pilgrimages to Lourdes and summer events for young people
Knights of St Columbanus Lay men's social and charitable group
Order of Malta Religious Order, established to serve Our Lord's the Sick and Our Lord's the Poor.
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Promoting temperance and sobriety.
Retrouvaille A programme offering help to those who are experiencing the pain of a marriage in trouble.
Catholic Directory The place to find schools, groups, events and resources
Provides support and represents all the interests of School Chaplains.
The official overseas
development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland
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Educational Organisations What they do

Catholic Education - an Irish Schools Trust.

CEIST is a trustee body for the voluntary secondary schools of the Daughters of Charity, the Presentation Sisters, the Sisters of the Christian Retreat, the Sisters of Mercy and the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

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Further Educational Organisations What they do

Divine Word Missionaries, Maynooth

Specialising in English language courses for religious priests, sisters, brothers and seminarians from overseas, as well as other students over the age of twenty one.

All Hallows Seminary and third level college. Distance learning.
Irish School Of Ecumenics Interdenominational centre for research and teaching.
Irish Theological Association Promoting theological studies through conferences, meetings and exchange of ideas.
Mater Dei Institute of Education A College of Dublin City University. The Institute was established in 1966 and has as its patron the Archbishop of Dublin
St. Patrick's College, Maynooth Pontifical University, National Seminary
Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy University college, specialising in theology and philosophy.
St Angela's College, Sligo Founded in 1952 by the Ursuline Congregation, a College of the National University of Ireland, Galway, providing under- and post-graduate courses in a variety of areas including Religious Education, Theology and Chaplaincy Studies.
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Magazines, Publishers and Booksellers What they do
Alive! A free Irish Catholic monthly newspaper with news, features, and comment.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it A Jesuit publication about Jesuits and social issues.
Africa Missionary magazine of St Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, focusing mostly on Africa
Face Up Religious magazine for teenagers and young adults.
Far East - St. Columban's Navan Missionary magazine of the Columban Missionary Society focusing on Asia.
Healing and Development - MMM Communications Missionary magazine of the Medical Missionaries of Mary.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Magazine for clergy and Church workers in Ireland devoted mainly to communications.
Irish Catholic an Irish Catholic newspaper
Messenger Monthly religious and social magazine
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Missionary magazine.
Pioneer Magazine of Pioneers of total abstinence from alcohol.
Reality - Redemptorist Publications
Salesian Bulletin Salesian magazine
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Monthly magazine for those interested in spirituality.
The Word The Word magazine on-line.
Veritas Ireland's leading Catholic publisher / book seller
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