Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart

12/06/2026

Fr Robert's greeting to Pioneers for today's Feast of the Sacred Heart; and a with support to Sr Consilio, , Tabor House and all agencies who help people towards recovery one day at a time!

01/05/2026

This month's Pioneer Hour at 7pm on Radio Maria - Ireland includes a conversation between Fr Robert and Fr Declan Hurley about St Thérèse's devotion to the Sacred Heart; Liam O'Dwyer outlines regional meetings in May and June; Fr Robert shares an interview with Dr Rory O'Hanlon which was recorded last year.

10/04/2026

Join Fr Robert at 7pm this Friday evening on Radio Maria - Ireland as he explores the joy of the Octave of Easter for Pioneers through reflections, Sacred music and prayer.

03/04/2026

⚠️ Scheduling change due to Holy Week on Radio Maria so that Tenebræ Service can be broadcast by the good people at Notre Dame - Newman Centre for Faith & Reason.

06/03/2026

Join Fr Robert for Pioneer ❤️‍🔥 Hour at 7pm this evening on Radio Maria - Ireland.This month we explore the Pioneer calendar for March 2026, the intentions of Pope Leo; we explore and healing with Josie and Fr Liam at Cuan Mhuire, Athy. The monthly programme will be broadcast also at 2pm on the Sunday after the First Friday.

14/02/2026

On this Temperance Sunday, we pray a blessing from Heaven on all who are struggling because of addiction.
May they and their families find hope through counselling, the AA fellowship and the prayerful support of Pioneers.
Lord, hear us.
www.pioneers.ie for our Lenten Challenge

06/02/2026

Join Fr Robert for Pioneer Hour at 7pm this evening on Radio Maria - Ireland. Included in this week's programme are:
• intentions of Pope Leo for February;
• World Day of Prayer for the Sick on 11 February;
• Temperance Sunday on 15 February;
• Fr Declan Hurley from Synodal Pathway - Ireland introduces the resource "Baptised and Sent in Lent" which is being offered to all parishes ... and Pioneers!

09/01/2026

Join Fr Robert and the congregation at Navan Parish for 10:30am Mass today (Friday 9 January) on the RTÉ News channel - with a special mention of the Pioneers and all who pray the Serenity Prayer

02/01/2026

Join Fr Robert at 7pm on Radio Maria - Ireland this First Friday evening for Pioneer Hour. Happy New 2026!
• Carols kindling the joy of Christmas
• Fr James Cullen's childhood faith
• Pope Leo's Intentions of Prayer for January 2026
• Archbishop Dermot Farrell's New Year homily
• Prayer for people living with addiction

16/12/2025

Join Fr Robert for an exploration of the Gospel and Scripture texts for Gaudete Sunday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx560qgZlcA with thanks to the good people at Lough Derg and EWTN Ireland.

In case you missed it when it was streamed on EWTN last night, you can now watch Fr. Robert McCabe's reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent on our website at:
www.loughderg.org/advent2025