Encounter
Creating space for people to meet the living Christ through prayer, testimony and the power of the Gospel.
The ministry of Roisin Doherty
Viva Cristo Rey Ministries
Prayer, healing, discipleship and proclamation — rooted in the Catholic faith and open to the living movement of the Holy Spirit.
About Roisin
A life shaped by encounter, prayer and mission.
Roisin Doherty is a Catholic lay minister whose years of service have grown through prayer ministry, evangelisation, healing nights, pilgrimage, formation and collaboration with priests, deacons and religious communities.
Her ministry is centred on helping people encounter Jesus Christ personally, receive prayer with dignity and hope, and discover the freedom and joy of life in the Holy Spirit.
From street ministry in Derry to national conferences, pilgrimage teams and small-group formation, the thread has remained the same: make room for God to act, keep Christ at the centre, and serve people with love.
Healing
Prayer offered gently, faithfully and with respect for the whole person, in appropriate pastoral settings.
Mission
Equipping ordinary Catholics to live as disciples, witness boldly and bring the love of Christ into daily life.
Ministry journey
Formed in prayer. Sent in mission.
A growing story of service across Ireland, Northern Ireland and beyond.
2014–2018
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Derry
Prayer Team Lead for Bible Study Living Disciples Group, healing nights and street ministry.
2017–2025
Unbound Ministry
Core group member helping form lay ministry teams alongside the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.
2023–2024
Pentecost Ireland
Core team event organiser and workshop leader with Fr James O’Reilly.
2023–2026
Medjugorje Youth & Family Pilgrimage
Part of the core team, with family, alongside Paul Galvin across four pilgrimage years.
2024–2025
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Core Team
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast 2024, Emmaus 2024 and “Come Follow Me” 2025 Eucharistic Processions in Derry, Northern Ireland.
2025–Present
Divine Mercy Healing Nights Ireland
Prayer and ministry alongside Fr John Keane and Dcn Don Devaney.
2025 & 2026
Divine Mercy Conference Ireland
Conference speaker in consecutive years.
Formation & training
Charismatic ministry with deep roots.
Roisin is an Encounter Ministries graduate, completing Years 1, 2 and 3, and serving as an online small-group leader during Year 3.
Her formation has been lived as well as studied: in prayer teams, parish and conference settings, pilgrimage, street evangelisation, healing ministry and the formation of other lay ministers.
Stories of grace
Testimony gives glory to God.
Stories from Roisin’s own life, and from people she has had the privilege of praying with, will be shared here with care and appropriate permission.
When God made a way
A space for one of Roisin’s own stories of providence, healing, conversion or unexpected grace.
Story coming soonA moment of healing
A carefully told testimony from prayer ministry, centred on the person’s dignity and on gratitude to Jesus.
Story coming soonGrace on the road
A testimony of encounter on pilgrimage — where prayer, community and surrender opened a new path.
Story coming soonTestimonies are not presented as medical evidence or guarantees of outcome. They are personal accounts of faith and prayer, shared to give thanks to God.
Ministry
Available to serve where the Church gathers.
Prayer Ministry
Healing prayer, intercession and prayer-team ministry offered in a safe, reverent and pastorally responsible setting.
Speaking & Teaching
Conferences, parish events, workshops and gatherings centred on the Gospel, the Holy Spirit, healing, identity and discipleship.
Retreats & Renewal
Retreat days and seasons of renewal shaped around prayer, testimony, teaching, worship and space for encounter with God.
Pilgrimage & Mission
Team ministry, pilgrimage support, evangelisation and collaborative events that help people step more deeply into mission.
Invite Roisin
Let’s discern what would serve your community.
Roisin is open to invitations for prayer ministry, speaking, retreats, workshops, pilgrimage and evangelisation events.
Every invitation begins with conversation and discernment. Practical and pastoral arrangements are agreed with hosts in advance, including clergy oversight where appropriate, suitable facilities for prayer ministry, safeguarding, travel and accommodation, event expectations and costs.
Start a conversationContact
For invitations, prayer events and ministry enquiries.
Contact details will be added here before the public launch. In the meantime, this page is ready for Roisin’s preferred email address and any social links she wishes to share.