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Welcome to the Pontifical Irish College, Rome. Since its founding in 1628, the College has been committed to the formation of Catholic leaders, fostering the spiritual, human, pastoral, and intellectual development.
Today, our mission thrives within a dynamic synodal framework, embracing three distinct yet interconnected communities of Seminarians, Clergy & Laypeople. I hope this new website gives you an insight into the life, mission, and community of the Pontifical Irish College, offering a glimpse into our rich heritage and ongoing work in formation.
As a college community, we take great joy in welcoming pilgrims and visitors from Ireland and beyond. In particular, we extend a Céad Míle Fáilte to all who wish to join us for our weekly 10:00 AM Sunday Mass, followed by tea & coffee on our loggia.
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Check out some of the highlights from our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Rome this year! ☘️☘️☘️
#stpatricksday @irlembholysee
Today for the feast of St. Patrick we joined with the Irish community and pilgrims in Rome for the celebration of Mass at the Irish Franciscan College, St. Isidore’s. ⛪️
The Pontifical Irish College choir made up of seminarians and lay students animated the liturgy with music including Hail Glorious St. Patrick and the Mass parts in the Irish Language. ☘️
Rector Paul Finnerty celebrated the Mass joined by St. Isidore’s Guardian Fr Mícheál Mac Craith and priests of the Irish community in Rome. 🇻🇦
In the afternoon we were delighted to welcome to the college for a St. Patrick’s Day banquet, Irish Government Minister for justice @jimocallaghantd , Ambassador to the Holy See Frances Collins, Ambassador Patricia O’Brien to the Republic of Italy, Archbishop Kennedy of the Holy Office, Archbishop Tighe of the Dicastery for Culture, many more distinguished guests and friends. 🇻🇦🇮🇪🇮🇹
We wish all our friends at home and overseas a very happy and blessed St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️
#stpatricksday @irlembholysee
Last weekend, our postgraduate priest community embarked on their annual retreat, led by Fr. Tim Redmond SPS, in the peaceful setting of Nemi. 🌅
It was a time of spiritual renewal, deep reflection, and fraternity, allowing us to step away from our daily routines and reconnect with God. 🙏🏻
We are grateful for Fr. Tim’s guidance and the opportunity to grow in faith together.😇
#retreat #faith #community
Admissions are now open for applications on our Faith Formation experience beginning in September 2025 for Young Adults from Ireland between the ages of 18-30. 🎉
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Catholic faith all the while living in Rome? 🇻🇦
In collaboration with universities in the USA, the Pontifical Irish College in Rome is hosting Year-long and Semester-Long opportunities for Young Lay people of faith from Ireland. ⛪
For further information please contact: reception@irishcollege.org 📧
Check out some highlights from the annual Roman Retreat for priests held last week for Irish priests at the Irish College 🇮🇪
The theme of the retreat this year focused on the Jubilee of Hope 🙏🏻 Participants had the opportunity to go through the Holy Doors at each of the Papal Basilicas in Rome🇻🇦
To mark the Jubilee year we were delighted to collaborate with the Irish Embassy to the Holy See and other Irish Communities in Rome to create the Irish Pilgrims Map of Rome 🗺️
The map details 12 significant locations in Rome associated with Ireland and Irish people in history. ☘️
Accompanying the map is a digital platform with audio guides and short documentary videos of some of the sites including the Irish College. 🏫
Check out the link in the bio to access the website and download the map! 🔗🔗🔗
Thanks to @colmflynnire and his team for their fantastic work on the videos 📽️
@irlembholysee
#rome #irishhistory
Our new group of lay students from the @thomisticinstitute arrived this week in Rome to begin their semester abroad programme here at the Irish College. ⛪️
We look forward to journeying with them on this immersive formative experience! 🙏🏻
#vatican #rome #theology #stthomasaquinas
We`re delighted to launch an official Facebook page for the Pontifical Irish College 😀
Help us to promote the life of the Irish College by liking and sharing the page! 😇
Events
St. Patrick’s Day Mass
Mass for the feast of St. Patrick will take place in St. Isidore’s College, home to the Irish Franciscans, at 10:00am on Monday 17th...
Jubilee for Youth
We look forward to welcoming pilgrims from all across Ireland for the Jubilee of youth in the Irish College. Please see below the Roman...
Jubilee of Seminarians
The Pontifical Irish College will host all seminarians from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth for the Jubilee of seminarians in June 2025. We look forward...