The Relics of Saint Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, will visit the Diocese over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
A two-week diocesan mission, led by young people from the Diocese of Cork and Ross, who will be joined by a Canadian mission team from Catholic Christian Outreach.
There will be 100 hours of Adoration - an hour for each year - beginning at 1:30am on Wednesday 3 June and concluding at 10am on Sunday 7 June.
A nine-day novena of prayer has been written specially for the occasion and will take place in advance of the Procession.
There will be a special Mass and blessing for the runners of the Cork City Marathon on Sunday 31st May.
Speaking at the launch, Bishop Fintan said; “This year marks a unique and historic milestone in the life of our diocese and our city. This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment - the 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession in Cork. The events taking place in advance of it - the mission, the visit of the relics of Carlo Acutis, the 100 Hours of Adoration, the Novena - all lead us to this one moment. A moment when we will walk together with Jesus in the Eucharist, with one another, as one people of faith. This is an invitation to people of all ages, from parishes throughout the diocese and from our many other faith communities, to join us by walking and participating in this historic event.”
This year's Eucharistic Procession takes place on Sunday 7th June 2026. The Procession will begin at 3pm at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne and finish with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the Grand Parade.
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Some were baptised, confirmed, and received the Eucharist for the first time, while others were confirmed and welcomed more fully into the Catholic Church.
In his homily, Bishop Fintan reflected on the profound significance of this moment, highlighting the visible signs of new hope.
Tonight, we see new life before our eyes as these men and women come forward for the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist - they are a powerful sign for all of us. In a world that can so often seem tired or discouraged, they remind us that Christ is alive, that he is still calling people, that he is still giving new life.”
Bishop Fintan noted the diversity of those coming forward, pointing out that while some are from Ireland, others have come from across Europe and beyond, yet all now call Cork home. This, he said, reflects the universal nature of the Church, rooted in the local community while open to the wider world.
The presence of these new members of the Church brought a strong sense of hope to the celebration, highlighting the continuing call of faith and the renewal at the heart of Easter.
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