– An International Catholic Lay Community on 5 Continents, in 60 countries and right here in Ireland
– Founded in France (1972) by Servant of God 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 – Recognition as a Public International Association of the Faithful by the Holy See
2012 – Opening of the beatification process of co-founder Pierre Goursat
2016 – Opening of the beatification process of Daphrose & Cyrien 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
The three pillars of the Emmanuel Community Adoration | Compassion | Evangelisation
Through commitment to Eucharistic Adoration ….our hearts are transformed …. leading us to share in the compassion of the Heart of Jesus for the world….. and commit ourselves to evangelisation as an expression of our Baptism.
The experience of the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit strengthens in us the grace of Baptism and Confirmation. He who is “Emmanuel” “God-with-us”, accompanies us, as we strive for holiness in everyday life.
Emmanuel in Ireland
People from different parts of Ireland, married & single, youth and priests make up the Emmanuel Community in Ireland.
Activities include mission 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
Find out more about the Emmanuel Community on the International website of the Emmanuel Community
To find out more about Emmanuel Community Ireland or activities, email emmanuelcom.ireland@gmail.com