Missionary Institute of St Patrick
The Missionary Institute of St Patrick embraces the Christian - Celtic approach to spirituality and engages in a healing ministry. It focuses on the monastic tradition highlighting the communal dimension to spirituality.
The Missionary Institute of St Patrick is an independent movement and seeks to reconnect people to the deeper reality and tradition of the richness of the Celtic - Christian experience of faith.
In blending the Celtic and Christian tradition it seeks to help and offer support in the cycles of life dealing with transitions and grief and loss.
The Institute works in the area of healing and reconciliation and seeks to draw from the rich spiritual experience of various traditions giving a deep understanding of the process of healing.
The work of the institute is to foster healing in the community. This is achieved by offering seminars and workshops on meditation, mindfulness, retreats, healing of memories, transition support and counselling, psychotherapy. Training is offered in these fields to enhance people in their various aspects of this work.
Rev Dr James Kinane
Rev Dr James Kinane is the prior of the Missionary Institute of St Patrick and is an ordained priest.
His work includes developing the connection between Celtic and Christian faith experience centered within the Celtic monastic tradition.
Healing emerges as a key focus and the Missionary Institute seeks to explore this drawing from the Celtic Christian experience of the fourth century .
The Institute offers a variety of healing services within its ministry, amongst which is Dreamwork.
Dr Kinane has a keen interest in dreamwork, having worked in the USA with the Native American Indians. Thereby he gives workshops and retreats exploring the importance of this work in our lives.
Dr Kinane holds a PhD in the process of reconciliation within the Christian - Celtic church of the Fourth century.
The Missionary Institute of St. Patrick is authorised to perform legally recognised religious weddings in Ireland. Based on your beliefs, ceremonies can occur at various venues nationwide or in privately owned churches attached to hotels. They are conducted in a religious setting, independent of any denomination.
Weddings
The Missionary Institute of St. Patrick offers healing services for life transitions, grief, and personal renewal. Our retreats and workshops provide guided healing, including a seven-day Grief and Loss journey. We create space for reflection and growth through Prayer Journeys, Healing of Memories, and Life Healing Journeys.
Healing
The Missionary Institute of Saint Patrick provides spiritual direction to help individuals grow in faith and discern God’s guidance. Our trained mentors offer supportive, judgment-free guidance, fostering a deeper spiritual connection. We ensure quality mentorship through accredited training and renewal for those seeking a stronger relationship with God.
Spiritual Direction
The Dreamwork Course at the Missionary Institute of St. Patrick explores dream symbolism, psychology, and interpretation techniques. Covering theories from Freud, Jung, and others, it offers practical personal and professional growth tools. Ongoing support is available for those applying dreamwork in practice.
Dreamwork
The Missionary Institute of St. Patrick offers personalised funeral services across Ireland, including funeral homes, crematoriums, gravesides, and home funerals. We focus on honouring the deceased and supporting families through grieving, ensuring a respectful and meaningful farewell that aligns with the family’s wishes and beliefs.
Funerals
The Missionary Institute of St. Patrick offers courses in Spiritual Direction, Dreamwork, and Celtic Christian Spirituality. These programs provide practical tools and insights for spiritual growth, dream interpretation, and Celtic traditions, supporting both personal and professional development.
