“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Ruach Catholic Ministry
“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38
Inspired by this profound call from the Word of God, Ruach Catholic Ministry was formed in March 2024. Based in Portlaoise, Ireland, our ministry was founded by the Sisters of the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate (UMI) with a dedicated group of Catholic lay faithful under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Prince Clarence SJ, united by a shared mission to bring the light of the Gospel to every corner of the world.
Our Journey
The seeds of this ministry were sown in 2023 during Fr. Prince SJ’s initial visit to Ireland. As he travelled the country conducting retreats, the call for a re-evangelisation of Ireland and Europe became vividly clear. Recognising this call, Fr. Prince SJ encouraged the local lay community with the UMI Sisters to take an active role in this mission of the church – giving birth to Ruach Catholic Ministry.
Since our founding, we have witnessed the Holy Spirit – the “Breath of God” – at work. Throughout the summers of 2024 and 2025, Fr. Prince SJ and the team have led numerous residential, day, and evening retreats across many Irish Dioceses. These gatherings have become a source of healing, deliverance, and spiritual renewal for individuals and families alike.
RUACH
(Pronounced: roo-akh)
This word is woven throughout the Bible, starting in Genesis 1:2, where Ruach Elohim (Spirit of God) hovers over the waters during creation. It is the same Ruach that breathes life into Adam (Genesis 2:7) and empowers God’s people, like the judges and the prophets of the Old Testament. In the New Testament, the Ruach is revealed as the Holy Spirit, who comforts, guides and fills believers with power, as promised by Jesus in John 14:26 and manifested in Acts 2:2.
Fr. Prince Clarence SJ
Fr. Prince Clarence SJ is a Jesuit priest based in Kerala, India, where he is the Director of the Ignatian Retreat Centre, Pariyaram, Kannur. He also holds the role of Episcopal Vicar for Religious in the Diocese of Kannur. Fr. Prince SJ was ordained in 2014 and he holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Madras. Following his ordination, Fr. Prince SJ served as Chaplain for Jesus Youth Chennai and then as Chaplain for All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) Kerala. Fr. Prince SJ later served as Director of the Jesuit Pre-Novitiate, the initial stage of Jesuit formation for pre-novices in the Society of Jesus. In time, God guided Fr. Prince SJ into the healing and deliverance ministry.
A devoted servant of the Word, his ministry blends Ignatian Spirituality with the Charismatic Gifts of the Holy Spirit. He is highly regarded nationally and internationally for conducting Inner Healing retreats, rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and Contemplation, wherein he guides priests, religious and lay people through spiritual direction, thus leading them to a deep personal encounter with Christ.
His ministry is marked by a rare and powerful style that leads people to the Truth and encourages them on their road to personal Salvation. Through the Inner Healing of the Holy Spirit, he enkindles the fire and joy of our Catholic Faith which helps people strengthen their spiritual commitment and practice.
A priest who desires to give witness to the Kingdom of God through his life and mission in the Society of Jesus, Fr. Prince SJ is passionately committed to defending and promoting the integrity of the Catholic faith. By steering people towards the Blessed Sacrament and calling on Mother Mary to help them, many are led to a nourishing personal relationship with God and to action within their community.
Through the Ruach Catholic Ministry, Fr. Prince SJ has an international base in Ireland which offers talks, retreats, intercession and guidance, both in person and through the medium of online communication for this ministry.
Who we are
Monsignor John Byrne PP Portlaoise and VG Kildare and Leighlin Diocese
Patron
Fr. Prince Clarence SJ
Spiritual Director
Sr. Julie, Sr. Sybil, Sr. Jasmin
(Ursulines of Mary Immaculate)
The Ruach Catholic Ministry Team
Margaret Healy
COORDINATOR
