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Student Support Services
Chaplaincy Service
The College has a full-time Chaplaincy Service, which works
in close cooperation with other student support services on the College campus. The Chaplaincy team is here to help any member of the College community to survive, develop their full potential and enjoy their years in college. The Chaplaincy service is available to and welcomes students and staff of all faiths and none. If you wish for some help and you ask, the team is willing to help you with the ups and downs of college life.
The role of the Chaplaincy service
is to provide a supportive and challenging environment that fosters a spirit of inclusiveness on campus: valuing spiritual and cultural diversity and offering a chance to live and think through one’s faith. The service networks with other agencies, which promote holistic development and a sense of justice for all.
The Chaplaincy team strives to promote the spiritual development of the entire College community, staff and students. The team facilitates the discussion of social, spiritual and theological issues.
It is possible to discuss issues of concern in confidence. The College Chaplain, Fr Michael Wall, provides religious services, according to the Roman Catholic rite, in the College Chapel. Arrangements are in place to provide services for non-Catholic students. The Chaplaincy service strives to support students during times of bereavement, illness and during occasions of personal or family upheaval. We also honour students’ joys and celebrations. We
do fun things as well in cooperation with the Student’s Union and
various societies. Don’t miss our coffee mornings and evenings. Opportunities for faith sharing exist for those who wish to avail of them. The Chaplaincy team will arrange retreats and pilgrimages for students wishing to partake in such spiritual exercises. Mass is celebrated in the College Chapel daily. The College Chapel and the Meditation Room (behind the Chapel) are always
open to students who wish to pray, reflect or just be in a quiet place. The Chaplaincy service also provides
a symbol free meditation room in G33B. This is available for prayer
to those who desire such a space. You are welcome to drop into the Chaplaincy Room (T.108) at any time. It is a relaxed, comfortable, friendly and social community space. You may come in to socialise, to have a cup of tea or just to meet other students. In each semester two third year Bachelor of Arts students take up work placements with the Chaplaincy team. Being students themselves, they can easily empathise with your needs and concerns. These students are based in the Chaplaincy Room T.1.08.
Contact details:
T: + 353 61 204339,
E: chaplaincy.team@mic.ul.ie
W: www.mic.ie/adminservices/ chaplaincy/Pages/default.aspx
F: www.facebook.com/chaplaincy. maryimmaculate
Chaplain: Fr. Michael Wall,
Office G48,
T: +353 61 204331 /
+353 86 2550436
E: michael.wall@mic.ul.ie
MIC, ST PATRICK’S CAMPUS, THURLES
MIC, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles also has a vibrant Liturgy team that organises various Liturgical celebrations during the academic year including programmes for the preparation of Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister and Lector.
Chaplain: Fr Joe Walsh
T: +353 86 7714888
E: joe.walsh@mic.ul.ie
Fr Joe Walsh is available on campus on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and some Wednesdays from approximately 11.00am
to 2.30pm. He is also available for emergency contact.
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