We are offering a session to introduce the YOUCAT series to parishes – a keynote address followed by a practical
Category: Pastoral Development
Encounters of Faith in the Gospels
Over three sessions we will explore some of the Gospel encounters between Jesus and the people of his time who
Feasts and Seasons – Music for the Liturgical Year
A workshop for singers, choirs, musicians and all who are interested in music in the liturgy with Dr John O’Keeffe,
Alpha Course in Turner’s Cross
Beginning on Wednesday 30th January for 10 successive Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in Turner’s Cross Parish Centre (located
Launch of YOUCAT Companion
A study programme of 20 sessions, the YOUCAT Companion, co-written by Rev. Dr. Sean Corkery and Ms. Mairín Ní Shúilleabháin will be
Christmas 2018
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas. May the Christ child born this day fill your heart with his peace,
Thinking about priesthood?
An invitation to any man thinking about priesthood and would like to know more about the life of a diocesan priest
Workshop for Choirs
A workshop for choir members, cantors, musicians and choir directors is being offered by Dom. Richard Purcell (Abbot of Mount
Blessing of Graves 2018
Saturday 3rd November Saint Oliver’s Cemetery – Mass at 2:00 pm Sunday 4th November Aglish after 9:30 am Mass in
Gatherings for Parish Pastoral Councils/Assemblies
The Family of Faith living faith – sharing faith An exploration together of faith development opportunities for all ages in
Gougane Sunday
will take place on Sunday 30th September 2018. Bishop John Buckley will preside at Mass at 3:00pm and the homilist
50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae Talk by Fr George Woodall Saturday 8th Sept 2018 St. Dominic’s Retreat Centre,
World Meeting of Families – thank you!
World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit 2018 Summary and Acknowledgement from the Diocese of Cork and Ross Three Years
World Meeting of Families – Opening Ceremony in Cork and Ross
An invitation is extended to all parishioners of our Diocese to join with Bishop Buckley for the Opening Ceremony for
Job vacancy at the Pastoral Development Office
JOB VACANCY: here at the Pastoral Development Office we have a position for a Receptionist with some general office duties.
Congratulations to Canon Tom Deenihan
We offer our prayerful good wishes to Canon Tom Deenihan, our Diocesan Secretary, who has been appointed as the next
Papal visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families
In this diocese all information, about the schedule of events and tickets, for those attending the World Meeting of Families
General Data Protection Regulation – Diocesan Statement
Data Protection and Privacy On Friday 25th May 2018 the European Union will begin enforcing new data protection legislation called
Annual gathering for Parish Baptism Preparation teams
On Wednesday 23rd May at 8:00pm in the parish centre in Turner’s Cross members of Parish Baptism Preparation teams will
Lord Mayor meets Pope Francis
Having attended the audience yesterday morning Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and his family met with Pope Francis.
Creating sustainable energy communities
In Laudato si, his document of the “care of our common home” Pope Francis calls us to think more carefully
Choirs for World Meeting of Families
An invitation was sent last week to all parishes in our Diocese inviting parish choirs to join the choir of
Diocesan Vocations Day
An invitation is extended to men who are interested in knowing more about being a priest in the Diocese of
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
There are a few places available for the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 11th to 19th November, 2018 flying
Bishop Buckley’s Easter greetings
My prayer for you all this Easter day is that the Risen Christ may fill your hearts with joy and
Commemoration of the Tuskar Rock disaster 1968
On Sunday next, 25th March at 12noon Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyphehane, we will remember the victims, their
Encountering Family in the Gospel
Three sessions where we will reflect on family life in the Gospels alongside the words of Pope Francis in Amoris
STATEMENT RE: ICON PILGRIMAGE
Cancellation of visit to St. Patrick’s Church, Bandon In the interest of safety, due to the Red Weather Alert, the
Encountering Family in the Gospel
We are offering this three session series in the meeting room of the Cathedral of Ss Mary and Anne on
World Meeting of Families Icon comes to Cork and Ross
On Thursday 22nd February we welcome the newly commissioned icon for the World Meeting of Families to our diocese for
Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018
Booking is now open for the 2018 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from the 11th to the 16th June. To book
Vocations to Priesthood
An opportunity to meet with other men interested in priesthood from across the Munster area – 23rd/24th February in Thurles.
Young Adult helpers in Lourdes 2018
Application forms are now available to young adults (18-25) who would like to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
On Sunday next, January 14th, we mark World Day of Migrants and Refugees – the theme for this year is: “Welcoming,
Christmas Greetings 2017
May the light of the Bethlehem star shine in your homes and hearts this Christmas time bringing you hearts filled
Bishop Buckley launches new book…
On the First Sunday of Advent Bishop Buckley launched the new publication from Veritas – ’55 Ways to Connect with
Vocation Discernment group
Diocese of Cork and Ross Vocation Discernment for men aged 18 to 40 who are thinking about priesthood. Monthly gatherings
Advent Prayer and Book Launch
Veritas and the Pastoral Development Office invite you to join with them for Advent Prayer on Sunday 3rd December at
New Parish Pastoral Council in South Parish
The new Parish Pastoral Council in St Finbarr’s South recently completed the formation sessions with Sr Karen of the Pastoral
Encountering Family in the Gospel
The series of three nights exploring how family is portrayed in the Gospels and how Pope Francis links this to
November Blessing of graves – updated
The blessing of graves will take place as follows: SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2:00pm with Mass – Saint Oliver’s, Model Farm
New Parish Assembly in The Lough
Recently the new parish assembly in The Lough completed the formation sessions facilitated by Sr Karen. The group nominated Eadaoin
New Parish Assembly in Turner’s Cross
The new parish assembly in Turner’s Cross parish recently completed the formation sessions facilitated by Sr Karen. The group nominated
Having Faith in Families – thank you
Thank you to all who joined us for our talk last Sunday on the theme: Having Faith in Families given
Having Faith in Families
An invitation is extended to all people of our diocese and beyond who would like to join us for this
Encountering Family in the Gospel
The first of our Encountering Family in the Gospel series completed this morning in The Lough parish. If your parish
New Parish Assembly for Clonakilty
Last night the members of the 2017-2020 Parish Assembly in Clonakilty completed their formation programme facilitated by Sr Karen and
Encountering Family in the Gospel
THE LOUGH PARISH beginning on Wednesday 20th September in The Lough Parish Centre 10:45am to 12noon (after 10am Mass) and
Ordinations to the Permanent Diaconate
Yesterday Bishop John Buckley ordained Frank McKevitt and David Lane to the Permanent Diaconate in Cork and Ross. They were
Meetings about World Meeting of Families – preparation programme
We are inviting representatives from every parish – parish assembly/pastoral council or other ministries to come to a meeting to
World Meeting of Families – one year to go…
Last Monday Bishop Buckley with members of the Pastoral Development Office team and the Sinnott Family from Bandon parish represented
Vacancy in the Pastoral Development Office
SOUTHSIDE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED apply to: southsidetdl@eircom.net by 15th September at 5:00pm Ref: #CES-2049098 This is a developmental opportunity,
World Meeting of Families in Knock 2017
On Monday 21st August during the annual Novena in Knock the World Meeting of Families will launch the new icon,
Youth 2000 summer festival
Just a few days left to book your place at the Youth 2000 summer festival at Cistercian College, Roscrea. Four
Veneration of the Relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta in Cork
The veneration of the relic of St Teresa of Calcutta is taking place in many places around the country at
SJYPS presentation to Fr Evin
At the end of his first Mass Brigid Forde, Diocesan Secretary of the Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society presented Fr Evin
Ordination of Rev Evin O’Brien
Today in The Church of the Holy Cross, Mahon, Bishop John Buckley ordained Evin O’Brien to the priesthood for our
Church Music summer school
Booking is now open for the Irish Church Music summer school to be held at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth in
World Meeting of Families
The newly designed banners for this forthcoming international event being hosted in Ireland in August 2018 have now been distributed
Diocesan celebration for Fatima Centenary
This week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm the Triduum to Our Lady of Fatima, marking the 100th
World Meeting of Families in our Diocese
On Thursday 4th May Bishop Buckley will launch the preparation programme for the parishes of our Diocese which will engage
Priesthood – come and see afternoon
The Diocese invites men who are interested in knowing more about the priesthood in our Diocese and the training and
Pope Francis seeks the views of young people on the Church today…
Bishop Buckley invites young people from Cork and Ross to participate in this questionnaire from Pope Francis… Pope Francis has
Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017
There is still availability on our Cork and Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2017 from 11th to 16th June for pilgrims
Pope Francis seeks views of young people
THE BIG APRIL ASK… Pope Francis has proposed that next Synod of Bishops will focus on “Young People, the Faith
New Parish Assembly for Bandon Parish
On Saturday the members of the new parish assembly in Bandon came together with their parish clergy to reflect on
Rite of Election 2017
On the first Sunday of Lent at the Vigil Mass in the Cathedral Bishop Buckley presided at the Rite of
New Parish Assembly for Frankfield/Grange
On Saturday last the members of the new Parish Assembly in Frankfield/Grange came together for the day, facilitated by Sr
World Meeting of Families
Today the National Committee of the World Meeting of Families have released a new promotional video towards Ireland hosting this
The Gospel of Life
Parishioners from across the diocese are invited to join with us this Lent for four sessions to be offered in
Lourdes – Young Adult Helpers
We are seeking young adults, 18-30, who would like to join the Cork and Ross Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from
Rome – Jubilee For Catechists
Jubilee for Catechists – Rome From 22nd to 27th September we led a group of Parish Catechists from our Diocese
New Parish Assembly For Bantry
Last Saturday the members of the new Parish Assembly in Bantry gathered for their formation day facilitated by Sr Karen
New Parish Asembly For Rath & The Islands
Last evening we completed the formation sessions with the new Parish Assembly in Rath and The Islands. The group nominated
New Parish Assembly For Skibbereen
The new Parish Assembly in Skibbereen completed their sessions of formation last evening facilitated by Sr Karen of the Pastoral