Cora O’Farrell
coraofarrell.bsky.social
Cora O’Farrell
@coraofarrell.bsky.social
Director, Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education, @dcuioe.bsky.social
Contemplative Pedagogies rooted in Narrative approaches- Godly Play. Deep Talk
Children’s spirituality
Accompanying parents in spiritual parenting via digital spaces
It was great to hear your paper and the seeds of your doctoral studies starting to bear fruit.
I had an amazing and enriching experience attending and presenting a paper for the first time at this year’s Network for Researchers in Catholic Education Annual Conference @marinoinstitute.bsky.social #catholiceducation #phdstudent #phdjourney
October 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Let's talk about Catholic Education. Reaching out to all those who share a passion for the mission of Catholic Education in Ireland. Time to take the conversation off X @bishopfintan.bsky.social @marinoinstitute.bsky.social @mdcce.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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We hosted a group of Danish school leaders today. The exchange of knowledge and experience of #catholiceducation was valuable. @davidkaletheia.bsky.social presented the context in Ireland and facilitated the discussion. Looking forward to collaborating again @schoolhumandev.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Thanks to @vivekdasilva.bsky.social for bringing Drew to DCU and thanks to everyone who can’t along on the night.
September 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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We had a wonderful evening with @drewdellinger.bsky.social @mdcce.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social on Friday .
September 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We had a wonderful evening with @drewdellinger.bsky.social @mdcce.bsky.social on Friday.
September 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
September 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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It was a privilege to welcome Prof Lieven Boeve to MDCCE today. He spoke about his new book and the affiliates who gathered were captivated by his presentation. Lieven Leo recently featured on @convofromclass.bsky.social with @davidkaletheia.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We’re excited to announce that @drewdellinger.bsky.social will be with us for an evening of poetry, dialogue and creativity. Please join us for this special evening @dcuioe.bsky.social See details below.
June 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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We’re offering two ONLINE SUMMER COURSES approved by DE for EPV days. See details below @catholicbishops.bsky.social @cpsma.bsky.social @vivekdasilva.bsky.social @davidkaletheia.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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An amazing few days in Paris exploring the Course of Recognition by Ricoeur with some of the most wonderful people! Dr Eileen Brennan gave an excellent paper on Momday, it was an real priviledge to give the keynote address on Tuesday too! Great few days at the office for @schoolhumandev.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Congratulations to our MDCCE colleague @davidkaletheia.bsky.social who presented a keynote in Paris at Le Fonds Ricoeur conference. Pictured here with another @schoolhumandev.bsky.social colleague, Dr Eileen Brennan, a renowned scholar of Ricoeur who chaired David’s session @dcuioe.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Check out the official page for the 'Conversations from the Classroom' Podcast series bsky.app/profile/conv... exciting times ahead! @mdcce.bsky.social @coraofarrell.bsky.social
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May 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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We have been getting even more creative
@mdcce.bsky.social! Check out this new animation resource developed using content from Ep.21 feat. Prof Elizabeth A. Johnston (Fordham University)! More to come!!! @dcuioe.bsky.social

So, tell us... what's your spiritual geography?
May 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Looking forward to hosting CEIST Student Leadership Conference here @dcuioe.bsky.social It’s always a privilege to hear the students speak about their projects and initiatives.
May 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Check out
@davidkaletheia.bsky.social
Conversations from the Classroom youtu.be/QuzTU6_2a9M. Follow us for clips from the various episodes.
Conversations from the Classroom Intro.
YouTube video by Mater Dei C C E
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May 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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In this episode of Conversations from the Classroom, @raymondfriel.bsky.social explores Catholic Social Teaching with @davidkaletheia.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_-k... Find the full episode at www.dcu.ie/mdcce/conver... and on Spotify
Raymond Friel Anthem for CST
YouTube video by Mater Dei C C E
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May 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Join us for the Marino Camino on Good Friday.
April 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Can stories and play help children make sense of the world around them? Analysis by Sinéad McCauley Lambe & @coraofarrell.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them?
Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home
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April 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Can stories and play help children make sense of the world around them?
Piece by DCU's Dr Sinéad McCauley Lambe and Assist Prof Cora O’Farrell @coraofarrell.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3FU1OZd
#RTEBrainstorm
Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them?
Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home
launch.dcu.ie
April 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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The final words of today’s gospel reading remind us to treat others as we would wish to be treated.

In Kenya, Khera raises chickens and is part of a women's group where members work together and support one another. More in today's reflection. ⤵️

cafod.org.uk/pray/lent-ca...
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Today’s First Reading is from Genesis 1. In this excerpt from David Kennedy’s Conversations from the Classroom podcast series, Prof Elizabeth Johnson shares her understanding based on Augustine’s commentsry youtu.be/p0XAzjts1jY?...
Conversations from the Classroom: Prof Elizabeth A. Johnson speaks about Genesis 1
YouTube video by Mater Dei C C E
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February 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Riveting!
Terrific new documentary on life and thinking of René Girard, the most consequential thinker of our time. Great intro to his key insights. “Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard” youtu.be/L-vB1HaBsog?si…
Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard | Full Length Documentary
YouTube video by THINGS HIDDEN: The Life and Legacy of René Girard
https://youtu.be/L-vB1HaBsog?si…
January 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM