The Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies

In 2016, Mary Immaculate College incorporated St. Patrick's College as a second campus, with the intention that Thurles would serve as a centre for theological, pastoral and spiritual renewal in the entire region. To this end Mary Immaculate College announced the establishment of an Institute for Pastoral Studies based at the campus in Thurles. The Institute aims to enable the fulfilment of a new vision for the Church in Ireland to meet the current challenges it faces. The Institute will seek to avail of opportunities to work in partnership with the wider community becoming an active partner and contributor to the work of dioceses and parishes.