Passionist Peace and Reconciliation Office

25/10/2024

A few weeks before he died, my daddy shared his memories of working as a caretaker in Holy Cross Girls Primary School. It was included in the booklet published to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the school on its current site.
Proud memories.

23/04/2024

Some people have been asking recently about the True North documentary on the Holy Cross altar boys from 1969. Happy to share.

True North -Series 5: 3. Boys of '69In the summer of 1969 the lives of a group of altar boys were changed forever when they witnessed the outbreak of sectari...

05/02/2024

Conversations on life, faith and hope continue in Tobar Mhuire on Tuesday 13th February with Duncan Morrow from Ulster University.

05/02/2024

Conversation on life, faith and hope continue in Tobar Mhuire on Tuesday 13th February with Duncan Morrow from Ulster University. Tobar Mhuire

05/02/2024

Conversations of life, faith and hope with Naomi Long, Minister for Justice, on Tuesday 22 February 2024. Tobar Mhuire

06/01/2024

Give yourself half an hour to watch this film. It will disturb, shock but ultimately give you a privileged glimpse at the depth of compassion and hope even in the worst circumstances.
A testament to the compassion, hope and ingenuity of the human spirit. "The darkness may dim the light, but will never put it out."
Fr Rick Frechette CP Please watch. Gary Donegan Passionist Alumni Passionists - Ireland and Scotland Passionist Peace and Reconciliation Office Clare O'Loan

Sun City Picture House is the story of Raphael Louigene, a young Haitian man who loves movies. Raphael works at St. Damien’s children’s hospital in Port Au P...

24/12/2023

Celebrating Maeve's graduation from QUB with her Masters in Special Education. Well deserved!

06/12/2023

Prayer of the Mothers
God of Life
Who heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds
May it be your will to hear the prayer of mothers.
For you did not create us to kill each other
Nor to live in fear, anger or hatred in your world
But rather you have created us so we can grant permission to one another
to sanctify Your name of Life, your name of Peace in this world.
For these things I weep, my eye, my eye runs down with water
For our children crying at nights,
For parents holding their children with despair and darkness in their hearts
For a gate that is closing and who will open it while day has not yet dawned.
And with my tears and prayers which I pray
And with the tears of all women who deeply feel the pain of these difficult days I raise my hands to you
Please God have mercy on us
Hear our voice that we shall not despair
That we shall see life in each other,
That we shall have mercy for each other,
That we shall have pity on each other,
That we shall hope for each other
And we shall write our lives in the book of Life
For your sake God of Life
Let us choose Life.
For you are Peace, your world is Peace and all that is yours is Peace
And so shall be your will and let us say Amen.

06/12/2023

In support of UNICEF, CLG Ciceam Ard Eoin are helping with the collection for the children of Palestine at the weekend Masses in Holy Cross Church. We need between 4-6 people to cover each of the Masses, Saturday 7pm, Sunday 10am, 12 noon and 7pm. Members, players, coaches, families and friends are asked to give 15 minutes of their time to make a massive difference to the lives of children in Palestine. Drop me a message if you are able to help us. Shannen O'Connor Conor Barnes

25/11/2023

A Vigil for Peace in Palestine
A vigil will be held for peace in Palestine on Wednesday 29th November at 7pm in Holy Cross Church.
The vigil is being hosted by the Passionist Peace Office, Holy Cross parish, Ardoyne and Daneo Services.
People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome to join us for a time of reflection and solidarity for all those suffering as a result of the ongoing conflict in Palestine, Israel and across the Holy Land.
All welcome to join us.