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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 two people who have come to Cork from Brazil. Edina Teopoldo de Campos (to theleft of Bishop Fintan) and Danilo Fraga Peixoto ( to the right of the bishop) are pictured with families and friends after they were baptised and confrimed at the Easter Vigil. (Photo: Mike English).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 EnglishEdina 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.

 

FREE PIC - NO REPRO FEE - March 28, 2024Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne (North Cathedral) in Cork.Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork & Ross Diocese and priests of the diocese in attendance along with Bishop Emeritus John BuckleyThe ceremony included the Renewal of Priestly Promises; Presentations of the Oil of the Sick; Oil of Catechumens; Oil of Holy Chrism; Presentation of the bread and wine; Blessing of the OIl of the Sick; Blessing of the Oil of Catechumens and the Consecration of the Chrism.Pic: Brian Lougheed

The Holy Thursday Mass of Chrism was celebrated at Cork's Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne on Holy Thursday.
 Bishop Fintan Gavin welcomed parishioners and priests and religious from across the diocese.

The ceremony included the Renewal of Priestly Promises; Blessing of the Oil of the Sick; Blessing of the Oil of Catechumens and the Consecration of the Chrism.

Bishop Fintan acknowledged especially the contibution of priests across the diocese in a time of a lot of change.
“I want to acknowledge the generosity of so many of our priests who generously continue to minister beyond the retirement age of parish priests at 75 years.

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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 2024Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies 2024

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The Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne invites applications for the position of Director of Music at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, Roman Street, Cork

This is a part-time fixed-term contract. The person undertaking this post will work collaboratively with the Administrator of the Cathedral, Bishop of the Diocese and Priests of the Parishes, to:

  • Develop music within the Cathedral Parish and will work to develop a wider vision and programme of Music for the Diocese of Cork and Ross
  • Select appropriate liturgical music for each liturgy
    Leading the Cathedral Choir at weekly Sunday Mass with Tuesday rehearsal. This work includes liturgical key dates and events for Holy Week and Easter Triduum Liturgies, The Liturgies at Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Corpus Christi and other Diocesan / Parish Liturgies that will arise on various occasions.
Vacancy: Director of Music

Closing date for receipt of Applications is

12 noon on Friday 19th April 2024

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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