28 September 2026

The Diocese of Cork and Ross, in collaboration with UCC Chaplaincy and the Presentation Brothers LEAF Project, is delighted to offer a Formation in Faith programme for young adults (18–35 years).

The programme begins on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, and will run for 9 weeks, from 5.45–8.00pm in Mardyke House, Cork (T12 W8RP).

Participants can choose between two concurrent pathways:

Sycamore Formation Series: A video-based programme with guided group discussion on Catholic formation.

Foundations in Theology: A lecture-based introduction to Catholic theology.

Each session begins with food and refreshments, and provide participants with an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion.

To sign-up or for more information, email Sheila at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Formation in Faith Poster A4 Formation in Faith

On Sunday 27th September 2026, people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross are invited to gather at Gougane Barra to celebrate the Feast of St Finbarr, Patron of Cork and one of the Patrons of the Diocese of Cork and Ross.

Gougane Barra Sunday Schedule

1.30pm – Confessions
2.30pm – Rosary
3.00pm – Mass

People from all across the Diocese, including our parishes, religious communities and new Irish Faith Communities, are warmly invited to join together at Gougane Barra for this special celebration.

This year’s celebration comes as the legacy of St Finbarr is also being recognised on the Island of Barra in Scotland, where the local community has commissioned the building of a large public statue of St Finbarr. The statue will recognise his significant legacy and contribution to building a strong Catholic and Gaelic-speaking island community in Scotland.

Little Day Productions is also producing a special feature tracing the history of St Finbarr from Gougane Barra in Cork to the Island of Barra in Scotland.

As part of the production, Bishop Fintan Gavin was recently interviewed and had the privilege of presenting representatives with Holy Water from Gougane Barra.

Gougane Barra Sunday 27th September

Are you considering the Poor Clare vocation or would you like to know more about the enclosed contemplative life of a religious sister?

You are invited to join the Sisters for a:

Vocations Afternoon

Saturday 3 October 2026

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information

Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 3 October 2026

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