The Cathedral Family of Parishes are launching a new community for young adults from September 2026 – May 2027.
This is an amazing opportunity to live in the heart of Cork city, grow in your Catholic faith alongside peers, and get involved in the local parishes and diocesan events.
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
