Brazilian Catholics and Evangelicals across Ireland maintain a vibrant spiritual community, with dedicated churches and regular Masses conducted in Portuguese. These congregations not only offer spaces for worship but are also important social and cultural hubs for Brazilians living away from home.
Brazilian Catholic Masses in Ireland
The largest Brazilian Catholic gathering occurs at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Dublin. Every Sunday at 4:00 p.m., a Mass is celebrated in Portuguese, drawing hundreds of Brazilian parishioners and their families. The service is often supported by Brazilian chaplains and includes traditional music and prayers, fostering a strong sense of community and connection to homeland traditions. More on this can be found here.
Special Masses and cultural celebrations, such as the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, are sometimes scheduled, reflecting key moments in the Brazilian Catholic calendar. These events are often attended by Irish clergy and feature unique expressions of Brazilian spirituality, music, and food.
Regional Chaplaincies and Services
Outside Dublin, there are Brazilian chaplaincies in Cork—such as in Charleville and Fermoy—where Mass is celebrated monthly in Portuguese. These services help unite Brazilian communities in regional areas and are welcomed by local Catholic parishes. Additionally, Cork Church hosts a Portuguese language service every Thursday evening, open to all Lusophone Christians.
https://www.corkchurch.com/portuguese-service
Brazilian and Portuguese-Language Evangelical Churches
Brazilian Protestant and evangelical communities are also very active, especially in Dublin. One prominent example is Lagoinha Dublin, a branch of Brazil’s Lagoinha Church, located at Griffith College. They offer services in Portuguese throughout the week, including worship, Bible study, and community outreach, making it a central hub for Brazilian Christians in the city. Other churches, such as Selah Church Dublin, have a bilingual approach and welcome Brazilians and other Portuguese speakers.
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), a well-known Brazilian denomination, is present in Ireland and runs services and community support activities for Portuguese speakers.
https://www.instagram.com/lagoinhadublinchurch/?hl=en
Role and Impact
Brazilian-led churches and Masses play a vital role in maintaining cultural identity and supporting newcomers’ integration into Irish society. They act as conduits for faith, friendship, and solidarity, reflecting the warmth of the Brazilian Christian tradition while embracing Ireland’s diversity.
Whether for weekly worship, festival celebrations, or just connection with fellow Brazilians, the church remains at the heart of community life, making Ireland feel more like home for thousands of Brazilians.
Brazilian and International churches and mass times in Ireland
| Church / Community | Location | Language / Target Community | Service Times |
| Selah Church Dublin | Dublin | Portuguese & English (many Brazilians) Selah Church Dublin | Sundays: Portuguese service at 10:00 am, English service at 11:45 am Selah Church Dublin |
| Católicos em Dublin (Brazilian Catholic Community) | Dublin | Portuguese (Brazilian) Brazilian Catholics+1 | Sunday Mass: 16:00; Rosary on Tuesdays ~19:00; Adoration on Thursdays ~20:00 Católicos Dublin+1 |
| Drumcondra Adventist Church | Dublin (Drumcondra) | Mixed; includes many Brazilians; services in English and Portuguese dublin.adventistchurch.ie | Saturday: Bible Study 10:00 am; Worship Service 11:40 am. Portuguese service twice a month. dublin.adventistchurch.ie |
| St Mary of the Angels, Capuchin Church | Church Street, Dublin 7 | Catholic; Portuguese Mass for Brazilian community wanderlog.com+1 | Sunday: Portuguese Mass at 4:00 pm. Other times vary. wanderlog.com+1 |
