A Message from the Chaplain:
My name is Fr. James McSweeney. I am the school chaplain in Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí. My main role as chaplain in our school is to journey with students and staff on our own particular and unique journey. At the heart of this also is our faith journey, embracing the beauty and wonderful opportunities our faith journey presents while also respecting difference. At the heart of Chaplaincy in Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí is a ‘gentle presence’ in the school and with that to be available to staff, students and families. The image of a lighthouse is one that I particularly like. A lighthouse is a constant landmark that is visible and valued. At night it is even more visible, protecting and reassuring. In our school my role as the school chaplain is to be visible and available at all times. The chaplain works within a caring, respectful and compassionate school atmosphere where every person feels accepted, trusted and valued. The chaplain is there as a friend or as an “Anam Chara” to all students, journeying with them on their significant journey through our school. (Anam Chara always accepts you as you truly are, holding you in beauty and light.)