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The Prayer Circle for Vocations in Curraheen parish meet once a month.Prayer Circles for vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Cork & Ross
Fr Cian O’Sullivan and Fr Marius O’Reilly recently visited the Prayer Circle for Vocations in the Church of the Real Presence in Curraheen Road, Bishopstown.
Prayer Circles for vocations have started in a number of parishes around the Diocese. Parishioners meet once a month to pray and then socialise afterwards.
If you would like to start a prayer circle in your parish for vocations email vocations@corkandross.org and we will help you to get started.
The Diocese of Cork and Ross is excited to announce CONNECT 6, an event for young adults aged between 18-35 years, will take place on
Saturday 10 May 2025
from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
at the
Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
We are very excited to announce that the Sisters of Life will be joining us for CONNECT 6, which will focus on the theme ‘Hope does not Disappoint’.
Our keynote speaker is Sr. Mary Grace, originally from Australia, a highly sought-after speaker at youth conferences attended by thousands, and a prominent figure on YouTube.
The day will feature insightful presentations and sharing, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the opportunity for Confession.
There is a registration fee of €10, which includes pizza.
CONNECT 6 (10 May 2025)
Photo taken at Lourdes in 1972 (full image in post)
Who was on the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1972?
One of the established traditions with pilgrims who travel to the Marian Shrine in Lourdes, France, is to have a photo taken outside the basilica.
There must be many such photos in homes across Ireland!
This photo of the Cork and Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes was taken in 1972. It was taken by Photo Viron -- a local firm who still take photos as Lourdes. (Click Read more to see the full photo.)
This year's pilgrimage to Lourdes is from Sept 19th to 24th. A similar mix of people will travel also this year: people who are sick, their family members and helpers, professional carers, young adult helpers as well as able-bodied pilgrims who join from across the diocese.
Bishop Fintan Gavin was the principal celebrant of Mass to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork
The congregation included An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; members of the Cork City Council, led by Lord Mayor Cllr. Dan Boyle, along with Valerie O'Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council.
The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Cllr. Mal Mutton and Lady Mayoress of Coventry, Margaret Hickman were also in attendance.
In his homily at the Mass, Bishop Fintan reminded people of the important religious dimension of St. Patrick’s Day.
“St. Patrick’s Day is a religious feast. We celebrate our national saint, St. Patrick. We celebrate the important place our faith has played in our story over many centuries here in Ireland and beyond. We remember the thousands and thousands of Irish missionaries, religious and lay, around the world who have carried the message of Christ to the ends of the earth.”
Bishop Fintan Gavin blesses shamrock at the St. Patrick’s Day Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne.Local parishes prepare to welcome adults who wish to become Catholic at Easter
In a joyful ceremony on Sunday, March 9th, in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Bishop Fintan welcomed those who have been preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter which will lead to their becoming Catholic
Our three catechumens (people who have not been baptised Christians) were called by name and signed the Book of the Elect, signifying the next step on their faith journey. The elect (those who have signed the Book of the Elect in the presence of the bishop)were joined by many candidates who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church.
As the Easter Vigil approaches, the excitement continues to build. The Rite of Election serves not only as a milestone for those preparing to receive the Easter sacraments, but also as a great sign of hope as these adults choose to become Catholic.
During the liturgy Brian Murphy played the organ beautifully accompanied by Pat Ryan and Caroline Fraher.
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