A community of priests, religious and laity, called together in mission.
In your journey through our website, you will find much more on prayer but at this early stage we cordially invite you to pause awhile, relax, and reflect. Be at perfect peace. Be conscious of the fact that you “are God’s work of art created in Christ Jesus to do good works that God prepared in advance for you to do” (Ephesians 2:10). Know this for sure wherever you are; “The Lord is near. Please enjoy your visit.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6–7
Welcome to Céilí Catholic Community
We believe we are called to mission.
Céilí is a collaborative Catholic community of priests, sisters and lay people, drawn together by God to evangelise. We exist to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, and to equip others — parishes, schools and individuals — for that same work of evangelisation.
As you make your way through this website, you'll find a great deal more about who we are and how we pray. For now, we simply invite you to pause, relax and reflect: you are near to the Lord, and you are welcome here.
Rooted in prayer, formed for mission
Three strands of our common life — carried out together by priests, religious and lay members of the Community.
Called to evangelise
As a community of priests, religious and laity, we are sent out to proclaim the Gospel through parish missions, school visits and door-to-door outreach across Ireland.
Formation for the journey
We provide teaching, training and formation for the needs of the Céilí Community — from discernment weekends to ongoing spiritual and pastoral development.
A home to gather
Our well-equipped facilities at Cuan Phádraig welcome retreats, courses and community events throughout the year.
Priests, religious and laity, together
Céilí is not one vocation but three, living and serving side by side.
Priests
Diocesan priests who share their ministry within the life and mission of the Community.
Religious
The Céilí Community Sisters, living a consecrated life of prayer and evangelisation.
Laity
Singles and married couples who commit their gifts and time to the work of mission.
"The two weeks of the mission were a very inspiring time for us in the parish and our faith — filled with great positivity and celebration. Nobody we have spoken to has had anything negative to say: it has received nothing but praise."
“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.”
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”.
“Grateful thanks to all the Céilí Team for the fortnight of a lifetime”.
“The mission exceeded all my expectation. It brought joy and a great buzz to the parish. I would recommend Céilí to any parish.”s
“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”.
This mission, as promised, by our focus on “Rejoice and be Glad” {Pope Francis} gave us hope and encouragement, in our Parish journey of renewal.
We would love to hear from you
Whether you'd like to book a parish mission, join a retreat, or simply find out more about the Community, do reach out.
