Handing on the Faith Today

A Course for Parishioners

7th – 11th September 2015

Handing on the Faith Today

During these days in the city of the apostles Peter and Paul, participants will be afforded an opportunity to reflect on the vital work of handing on the faith. The five days include a series of talks, liturgies and guided visits to significant Churches and Basilicas in Rome, a day of spiritual recollection and reflection, a visit to Castlegandolfo and Subiaco as well as an opportunity to attend a General Audience with Pope Francis.

Presentations will be given by the following:

 Msgr. Ciarán O’Carroll (Pontifical Irish College, Rome) will visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of St. John Lateran and the Church of St. Peter in Chains, focusing on the deposit of faith which is at the heart of the Catholic Church.

 Ms. Maura Garrihy, Director of Youth Ministry, Galway Diocese, will focus on how to deepen and support the faith of young people.

 Mrs. Catherine Wiley, founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association will focus on her experience of grandparents in supporting the life of faith within the family.

 Fr. Tom Norris (Pontifical Irish College, Rome) will lead a day of reflection.

 Fr. George Hayes (Pontifical Irish College, Rome) will look look at the use of art and beauty as a support in handing on faith.

 Fr. Hugh Clifford (Pontifical Irish College, Rome) will offer insights into the formation work that goes on at the Irish College and its connection with the handing on of the faith.

The cost of the course is €750. Places are limited. A deposit of €300 is required to secure a place. Travel arrangements to Rome are the responsibility of participants but airport transfers to the College are included in the price. Rooms are en-suite with meals half board, and with an opening and closing dinner. Those who wish to arrive early or remain following the conclusion of the course are welcome to do so subject to the availability of rooms.

If you wish to reserve a place, please telephone the Irish College on the main office number at 00 39 06 772 631 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pontifical Irish College, Via Dei S.S. Quattro, 1, 00184 Rome