Who are we?

 – An International Catholic Lay Community on 5 Continents, in 60 countries and right here in Ireland

– Founded in France (1972) by Venerable Pierre Goursat & Martine Lafitte-Catta after experiencing the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

– 11,500 community members that includes 265 priests, 100 seminarians and 225 men & women consecrated in celibacy.

Together, we are called is to be missionary in the heart of the world, to reveal the presence of the God of Love, “Emmanuel”, “God-with-us”, to everyone we encounter.

Some significant dates  

1972 –  FOUNDATION of the Emmanuel Community

2009 – Recognised by the Holy See as a PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE FAITHFUL  

2012 – OPENING OF THE BEATIFICATION process OF PIERRE GOURSAT

2016 – OPENING OF THE BEATIFICATION PROCESS OF DAPHROSE AND CYPRIEN Rugamba and the children who died with them in the Rwandan genoside

2017 – Creation of the CLERICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE EMMANUEL COMMUNITY Indissolubly linked to the Public Association of the Faithful

2022 – JUBILEE YEAR: 50 years since foundation

2024 – Pope Francis APPROVES DECREE recognising ‘heroic virtues’ of Pierre Goursat and declaring  him Venerable

The three pillars of the Emmanuel Community                                         Adoration  Compassion  Evangelisation

Adoration

Through commitment to Eucharistic Adoration, hearts are transformed, leading us to share in the compassion of the Heart of Jesus for the world and commit to evangelisation as an expression of our Baptism.

The experience of the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit  strengthens the grace of Baptism and Confirmation in us.  He who is “Emmanuel” “God-with-us”, accompanies us in everyday life as we strive for holiness.

EMMANUEL in IRELAND

People from different parts of Ireland, married & single, youth and priests make up the Emmanuel Community in Ireland.   Activities include missions and evangelisation with parishes and in cities.  

A special emphasis is placed on participation in World Youth Days and pilgrimages to Paray Le Monial, France, Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus