As part of the lead up to the Eucharistic Procession, the Relics of St. Carlo Acutis will visit the Diocese over the June Bank Holiday weekend
Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June
St. Carlo Acutis has inspired young people throughout the world through his deep devotion to the Eucharist. The visit of his relics offers a special opportunity to prepare spiritually for the Eucharistic Procession, helping us to deepen our appreciation and understanding of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist.
The relics will travel to different locations across the diocese, allowing many people to participate in this significant and grace-filled occasion.
The Novena will be prayed over the nine days leading up to the Feast of Corpus Christi, from Friday, 29th May to Saturday, 6th June.
Copies of the Novena prayer have already been distributed to parishes and will be prayed at Masses across the diocese during these days. Further copies can also be downloaded from the diocesan website.
Each day of the Novena, a short video will be shared at 12 noon on the diocesan website and social media channels.
In these videos, people from across the diocese will lead the Novena prayer and help us to pray together as one diocesan family.
The Novena is a simple way for parishes, families, schools, religious communities and individuals to prepare spiritually for this historic moment in the life of Cork and Ross.
Bishop Fintan said that the 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession is an opportunity for all of us to renew our faith in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and to pray that this celebration will bear fruit in the life of our diocese.
The Novena prayer and daily videos will be available from Friday, 29th May on the diocesan website.
There will be a weekly community night set aside for members to pray together, share a meal and receive formation. All community members will also commit to one regular pastoral placement (helping with OCIA, the young adult mass, Alpha, etc).
This is more than just a residence, this is a special year to devote yourself to putting your faith into practice by growing in your daily prayer life and learning how to share your faith with others.
You would be in a privileged position to make a real difference on the larger faith community in Cork and Ross. You will have a retreat to begin the year and halfway through the year to reorient yourself and connect with God and there will be so many opportunities to be a part of Diocesan events too (Gougane Barra Sunday, the Chrism Mass etc).
You will live right beside the Emmaus Café - our new Diocesan faith café in the city centre. There is 24 hour Eucharistic adoration right at your door. You would be situated between Tesco and Lidl – no need to drive for groceries. You would be living in Ss Peter and Paul’s Presbytery on Paul Street.
All community members will have their own bedroom and bathrooms are shared between 1-3 people. On the ground floor, there are two kitchens, a study room, and a community room (sitting/dining room). On the first floor, there is a beautiful chapel with the Blessed Sacrament.
All adults aged 18-35 are welcome to apply. Applications can be sent in before May 31st. Interviews will be conducted in June. Please email
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