The Mission Awareness Programme (MAP) is an important part of Spiritan life and ministry,
rooted in our call to walk with those most in need. Through visits to parishes across Ireland,
MAP creates a space where stories of faith, hope and perseverance from our overseas
missions can be shared, helping parish communities to feel connected to the wider Spiritan
family.
Walking with the Poor
At the heart of the Mission Awareness Programme is the Spiritan commitment to walking
with the poor. In each parish we visit, we share stories of Spiritan missionaries living
alongside communities, listening to their struggles and hopes, and working together in areas
such as education, healthcare and pastoral care. These encounters remind us that mission is
not something done from a distance, but a shared journey of faith and solidarity.
Mission Awareness Programme 2025
The Mission Awareness Programme for 2025 was completed in early December. During the
year, Spiritans were warmly welcomed into parish communities across:
- 39 parishes in the Diocese of Ossory;
- 57 parishes in the Diocese of Limerick.
These visits were marked by generosity, openness and deep faith. They offered a valuable
opportunity to build relationships, to listen as well as to speak, and to give thanks for the
strong support that parish communities continue to offer to Spiritan mission.
Looking Ahead to 2026
In 2026, the Mission Awareness Programme will continue this shared journey in:
- The Diocese of Achonry, which includes parishes in Co. Sligo, Co. Mayo and the
Cathedral Parish which is partially in Co. Roscommon - The Diocese of Kerry.
We look forward to meeting new parish communities, praying together and strengthening the
bonds that unite us in Spiritan mission. MAP is more than a programme – it is an invitation to
accompany one another in faith, responding together to God’s call to serve, especially among
the poor and the forgotten.
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