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Ss Peter and Paul's Young Adult Community could be for you!

  • Are you aged 18-35?
  • Do you want to grow in your faith and serve the Church?
  • Would you like to do so with other young Catholics?

Commitments

  • Orientation day and mid-year retreat away
  • Weekly community night prayer, shared meal and formation
  • Pastoral placement in Cathedral Family of Parishes
  • Many opportunities to get involved in the Diocese of Cork and Ross

Testimonies

"I felt loved and supported by the community by living here. This immersive experience was really beneficial for my fiath, living alongside Catholics, having a space to host hospitality, and the catechesis from all our discussions/studies."

"It was a gift to be right beside 24-hour Eucharsitic adoration!"

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Plans are in place to welcome thousands of people from across Cork City and suburbs as well as further afield for the 100th anniversary of Cork’s First Eucharistic Procession

On Sunday 7 June participants will assemble at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne from 2.30pm and the Procession will leave the Cathedral at 3pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be borne by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

Hundreds of people will have active parts in the liturgies including the priests, deacons, servers, choirs, Ministers of the Word, stewards, canopy bearers, banner bearers.

Professional imaging and sound services will also be deployed to make access to this historic procession available online and to record it.

View the live stream of Eucharistic Procession from 2:45pm

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This year, the Diocese of Cork and Ross invites you to take part in a truly historic moment:
the 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession in Cork on Sunday 7th June

First held in 1926, the Eucharistic Procession was a wish amongst the people for unity, peace and reconciliation after the Civil War and the War of Independence. They asked Bishop Colahan to have a Eucharistic Procession, bringing Jesus in the Eucharist to the streets of our city. This is an opportunity to witness to our faith while being a part of a living tradition and the history of our city.

One hundred years on, we gather as a diocesan family to unite in prayer and thanksgiving, and to honour Jesus in the Eucharist. Gathering at 2:30pm at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, the Procession will begin at 3pm and finish with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the Grand Parade.

As part of the 100 Hours for 100 Years celebrations at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession, we invite parishes, families, and friends to take part in special Holy Hours during our 100 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration.

These dedicated hours offer an opportunity to come before Jesus in the Eucharist in prayer. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or the full hour, your presence and prayers will be a blessing.

Holy Hours for Particular Intentions

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

9.30am – 10.30am: Students sitting exams


(Coordinated by the Young Adult Mission Team)

 

7.00pm – 8.00pm: Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood


(Coordinated by the Diocesan Vocations Team)

 

Thursday, June 4th, 2026 7.00pm – 8.00pm: Peace in Our World


(Coordinated by the Ballineaspig Faith in Action Group)

 

Friday, June 5th, 2026  7.00pm – 8.00pm: The Priests of the Diocese


(Coordinated by Carrigaline Parish)

 

In a world that is often busy and noisy, these Holy Hours provide a sacred space to pause, pray, and be renewed.

Together, let us mark this significant centenary milestone by spending time in the presence of Jesus and entrusting our hopes, challenges, and intentions to him.

Ss Peter and Paul’s Church was at full capacity for the 7am Mass on Sunday morning as runners, supporters and volunteers gathered for a special Mass ahead of the Cork City Marathon.
The Mass was offered for the repose of the soul of Ellen Cassidy, who died shortly after taking part in last year’s half marathon. Members of her family and friends were present for the Mass, alongside the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy.

Those at the Mass also had the opportunity to venerate the relics of St Carlo Acutis and receive a blessing with the relic before making their way to the marathon start line.

In his homily, Bishop Fintan reflected on the significance of the day and invoked God’s blessing on all those taking part in the event.

“This morning is very special as we gather for this Mass at the beginning of the Cork City Marathon and ask God’s blessing on the participants and the day ahead. Some will run for a personal goal, some for charity, some in memory of someone they love, and some simply to discover what they are capable of. It is very fitting that this Mass falls on Trinity Sunday. Today the Church reminds us that God is not distant or remote, but a communion of love.”

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