The latest Notices and Announcements
Bishop Fintan Gavin was the principal celebrant of Mass to mark St. Patrick’s Day at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne.
The Mass was attended by members of the Cork City Council, lead by Lord Mayor Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, along with Ann Doherty, Chiel Executive of Cork City Council and Brian Geaney, Assistant Chief Executive of Cork City Council.
The congregation enjoyed the hospitality of the Cathedral Parish after Mass at the Cathedral Visitor Centre.
[Image by Brian Lougheed]
A special Information Evening, for those aged between 18 and 25, who would like to travel with the Diocese of Cork and Ross to Lourdes (Sept 20th to 25th) as a Young Adult Helper, is taking place in Mardyke House, Cork, T12 W8RP on Tuesday 12th March at 7pm
It is a wonderful opportunity for a young person to help those pilgrims who require assistance and to grow deeper in their faith by experiencing the unique spirituality of Lourdes.
For more information call Sheila on (021) 490 2459 or email
Vigil Saturday 16th March
Ss Peter & Paul’s 4pm
Blackpool 4pm
Cathedral 5pm
South Parish 5pm
St Patrick’s 6pm
Ballyvolane 6pm
St Patrick’s Day Sunday 17th March
Cathedral 9am & 11am
Blackpool 12pm
The Glen 10am
South Parish 11am
Ballyvolane 11am
St Patrick’s 12pm
Ss Peter & Paul’s 10am Irish, 12pm Latin, 7pm English
Monday 18th March Bank Holiday
Cathedral 10am
South Parish 10am
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You can support the gifts by buying them online at
Or by phone 1800 408 408 / 021-4275622
Or by post or in person to Trócaire, 9, Cook Street, Cork. T12 F583
Ramata is a gift beneficiary of The Gift of Seeds and Tools, which has supported her family with food, an income and she is now well on the road to self-sufficiency.
Bishop Fintan Gavin has announced the appointment of a Faith Development Coordinator to serve the parishes of the diocese
Lorraine Buckley will work alongside Eilís Casey, Parish Life Coordinator, and will be based at the Mission and Ministry Office located in the Cathedral Presbytery. Both will support the teams of priests and lay leaders across parishes in the Families of Parishes. Lorraine’s particular focus will be on faith development and formation for lay ministry.
Lorraine has worked both at parish and diocesan level in various areas of faith development and has been involved in parish councils and pastoral areas. She holds qualifications in business, theology (particularly in the areas of applied theology and catechetics), and counselling plus psychotherapy.
Marriages within the Family of Parishes can now be requested via the website
This includes the parishes of
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Blackpool, The Glen & Ballyvolane
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South Parish
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Ss Peter and Paul’s
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St. Patrick’s
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Sundays Well
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The Cathedral
The Wedding Date and Venue
Weddings are not celebrated on Sundays, Holy Days and other special days. (e.g. Christmas Day, Good Friday etc.) When you make your request via this website those certain dates will not be available to select.
You are free to request a marriage in any of the churches in the family of parishes.
Requesting a Sacrament of Marriage in the Family of Parishes
Emergency Phones
Contact a Priest
086 457 0292
085 147 1147
for urgent calls only
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