Pontifical Irish College

08/10/2026

Last evening, we celebrated Mass for the opening of the new academic year. With all three of our communities now gathered on the Caelian Hill, priests, seminarians, and lay students, we gave thanks for the beginning of another year of formation, study, and fellowship. 🙏🏻

We also marked a significant milestone in the history of the Pontifical Irish College: the centenary of the arrival of students at our present home on the Caelian Hill. One hundred years on, we remember with gratitude all those who have formed part of the College community as we embark on a new academic and formation year forming missionary disciples. 🇻🇦

29/09/2026

Last week, we were delighted to welcome more than 40 alumni back to the Irish College for a special week-long celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the College on the Caelian Hill.🏛️

A particular highlight of the week was the opportunity for our alumni to meet the Holy Father, before returning to the College for a special banquet with invited guests and friends.
It was a wonderful occasion to celebrate 100 years of the Irish College on the Caelian Hill, and to give thanks for the generations of students who have been part of its story. ☘️🇻🇦

28/09/2026

This weekend, our lay students headed out of Rome for their opening year retreat in Bracciano! 🌿

It was a wonderful opportunity to pause, pray and reflect as they begin their time of formation together — stepping away from the busyness of the city and spending time in the beauty of nature.

And, of course, no retreat is complete without a night of songs around the bonfire! 🔥🎶

23/09/2026

Last evening, in the presence of members of our Alumni Association who have travelled to Rome this week, we launched a new documentary interview featuring Fr Aidan Ryan as part of the celebrations marking the College’s centenary on the Caelian Hill. 🏛️

The film was produced and edited by Ms Roxana McCormack, pictured with Fr Aidan Ryan and His Eminence Cardinal Seán Brady.

In a relaxed and conversational format, Fr Aidan guides viewers through the history of the College, from the construction of its present home in 1926 to his own experiences as a student during the Second Vatican Council.

Find the video linked in our bio and on our youtube channel 🔗🎬

31/08/2026

We were delighted to collaborate with alumni of the college and highly acclaimed classical music group 'The Priests' this summer for a week of faith and music with musicians from all across Ireland.

📹 Have a look at this beautiful feature from EWTN Vatican, highlighting how the trio became an international musical hit which features our summer concert at the college.

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09/07/2026

Last Friday evening the college celebrated it’s 100th anniversary on the Caelian Hill with a special ‘Centenary in Song’ garden concert 🎶

The concert was the culmination of a week long Musical Pilgrimage hosted in collaboration with the highly acclaimed classical music group and alumni of the college, “The Priests” alongside Mezzo Soprano Nuala Murray 🎼

The choir was made up of 30 liturgical musicians who came from all across the island of Ireland for a week of prayer, music and formation 🎵

Thanks to everyone who took part and to all those who joined us for a wonderful evening of classical and sacred music 🎹😇

Photography credits to Mr. Silviu Pal 📷

02/07/2026

Our music pilgrimage is well underway as we prepare for tomorrow evening’s centenary concert, celebrating 100 years of the Pontifical Irish College on the Coelian Hill. 🎉🎼

Our participants have been rehearsing, singing, and sharing music throughout Rome, visiting some of the city’s historic basilicas along the way. As we journey together in song, we are celebrating not only this remarkable milestone but also the rich musical, spiritual, and cultural heritage that has connected the Irish College with Rome for a century.☘️🎹

We now look forward with great anticipation to tomorrow evening’s special concert at 18.30 in our front lawn. To book your place please contact [email protected] 🎟️

17/06/2026

The Pontifical Irish College is pleased to announce a special music concert celebrating 100 years on the Coelian Hill on Friday 3 July at 18.30 in our garden in Via dei Santi Quattro 1, 00184 Rome. 🎶🏛️

The concert will feature performances by the highly acclaimed classical music group “The Priests”, together with a choir who took part in the Music Pilgrimage held here at the college.⚜️🎼

‼️Admission to the concert is free but confirmation via e-mail is necessary. RSVP by the 26th June 2026 to [email protected] 📧

14/05/2026

Introducing the Spring 2026 edition of The Coelian 🌿📖

A celebration of faith, synodality, community, and the enduring spirit of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome. 🇮🇪🇻🇦

This semester’s edition brings together theological reflections, memories, college life, and the voices that continue to shape our shared story across generations and vocations. 🤝🙏🏻

🔗To subscribe to our mailing list check out the link in our bio.

09/05/2026

Today in collaboration with our friends in we were delighted to welcome , Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland and Colm O’Reardon, Secretary General to the department, to the College for a special visit during this significant year in our history. 🏛️

Our Irish students offered an engaging and thoughtful presentation on the Lay Formation Programme, reflecting on how their studies and experiences at the College have fostered a deeper sense of co-responsibility for the Church’s mission and responsible citizenship in contemporary society. 🤝

The Minister also had the opportunity to visit our extensive historical archives, which preserve material dating back almost 400 years to the foundation of the College. 📚

This visit comes at a particularly meaningful moment as the College marks the 100th anniversary of its presence on the Coelian Hill, a century of education, formation, scholarship, and community in the heart of Rome. 🇻🇦🇮🇹🇮🇪