Bishop Fintan, the priests of the parish and members of the Cathedral Choir recently got together to wish Susan Ormond the very best as she retires from her role as Director of Music at the Cathedral. A number of presentations were made to Susan on the night.

Susan, a native of the Cathedral Parish, has a long association with the Cathedral.
We thank Susan for her wonderful contribution to music at the Cathedral over the years and wish her every blessing in the years ahead.

The following is the text of the homily given by Bishop Fintan Gavin at the Church of St Peter's and St Paul's on the occasion of the 98th Cork Eucharistic Procession on May 26th 2024.

Historic Eucharistic Procession to highlight 'unity' in community

The 2024 Eucharistic Procession to mark the feast of Corpus Christi will take place on Sunday May 26th. The historic Procession, which has deep roots in the Cork community, will begin at 3.00pm at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne (North Cathedral) and proceed via Roman Street, Christy Ring Bridge, Academy Street and St Patrick Street to Ss Peter and Paul's Church, Paul Street.

The Easter Vigil celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork, with principal celebrant Bishop Fintan Gavin, included the initiation in to the Catholic Church of Edina Teopoldo de Campos (to the left of Bishop Fintan) and Danilo Fraga Peixoto ( to the right of the bishop) who are pictured with families and friends after they were baptised and confirmed at the Easter Vigil. (Photo: Mike English)

Bemvindos! The celebration of Easter in Cork this year includes welcome for new Catholics from Brazil.


The Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork, was celebrated with principal celebrant Bishop Fintan Gavin.
 It included the initiation into the Catholic Church of two people who have come to Cork from Brazil. 
Edina Teopoldo de Campos (to the left of Bishop Fintan) and Danilo Fraga Peixoto (to the right of the bishop) are pictured with families and friends after they were baptised and confirmed at the Easter Vigil.


Edina receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. (Photo Mike English)

This is the highpoint of their participation in a preparatory programme known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This programme is provided by parishes with the support of the Mission and Ministry Office of the diocese.

Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies 2024

All are welcome to join us for our Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies which will take place in our churches across our Family of Parishes

Please find below Dates and times for:

• The Cathedral
• St Finbarr's (South Parish)
• St Patricks's
• Ss Peter and Paul's
• Blackpool
• The Glen
• Ballyvolane

Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies 2024