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Category: Pastoral Development

Prayer as we prepare to return to public Masses

June 26, 2020 Pastoral Development

Almighty, ever-living God, be with us as we prepare to return to the celebration of Eucharist in our parish church.

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New Directory for Catechesis

June 26, 2020 Pastoral Development

On Thursday 25th June the Vatican published the new Directory for Catechesis prepared by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the

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Invitation to book launch

June 19, 2020 Pastoral Development

You are invited to an on-line book launch “Theology and Ecology” by Fr Dermot Lane (Archdiocese of Dublin) on Monday

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Lourdes 2020 A Spiritual Pilgrimage

June 11, 2020 Pastoral Development

This year we are unable to travel and gather together physically in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, but

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Novena to Saint Anthony

June 3, 2020 Pastoral Development

Beginning on Friday 5th June and continuing daily until the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua on Saturday 13th June

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Pentecost 2020

May 30, 2020 Pastoral Development

On this feast of Pentecost we join in prayer with Pope Francis for a renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit

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Praying the Rosary with Pope Francis

May 27, 2020 Pastoral Development

Thank you to all who have prayed the Rosary at home during the month of May – Pope Francis now

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Call to prayer – Sunday 24th May

May 22, 2020 Pastoral Development

Pope Francis invites us the people of the world to join him in prayer on Sunday 24th May to mark

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Laudato si week 2020

May 13, 2020 Pastoral Development

Pope Francis has invited us to join him for Laudato si week from 16th to 24th May to mark the

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Vocations Sunday 2020

April 30, 2020 Pastoral Development

Sunday 3rd May is the day when we are asked to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life…let

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Preparing a May Altar in your home

April 27, 2020 Pastoral Development

In these last few days of April we invite you to begin to prepare a May altar in your home

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Easter 2020

April 12, 2020 Pastoral Development

Let us pray for and with one another this Eastertide as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ our Lord

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A simple Way of the Cross to pray at home

April 3, 2020 Pastoral Development

A simple Way of the Cross to pray at home This Stations of the Cross was originally written to be

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Prayer at home on Palm Sunday

April 3, 2020 Pastoral Development

Prepare your prayer space:  place a candle, crucifix, and some palm or other branches from your garden (if possible) or

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Participating in Mass from home

April 3, 2020 Pastoral Development

Enhance your experience of participating in the celebration of Holy Mass from your home on-line or on television by following

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Going to confession when no priest is available

April 3, 2020 Pastoral Development

As we approach our most important week of the year – Holy Week – the way we follow Christ –

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Sing for Joy – cancelled

March 12, 2020 Pastoral Development

SING FOR JOY – workshop for choirs scheduled for Saturday next, 14th March is CANCELLED.All registered participants have been contacted

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Rite of Election of Catechumens 2020

March 2, 2020 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

On Saturday evening last, the Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent, Bishop Fintan Gavin presided at the Rite of

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New Parish Pastoral Council in Bantry

February 25, 2020 Pastoral Development

Meet our new Parish Pastoral Council for Bantry parish who completed the formation sessions last evening with the Pastoral Development

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Sing for Joy

February 18, 2020 Pastoral Development

A workshop for choirs, cantors and musicians will be led by Dom Richard Purcell, Abbot of Mount Melleray, on Saturday

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Young Adults to Lourdes 2020

February 18, 2020 Pastoral Development

From 12th to 17th June 2020 Bishop Fintan Gavin will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes and we are seeking

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Workshop with Trocaire

February 18, 2020 Pastoral Development

On Wednesday 11th March at 7:30pm we welcome Colm Hogan, Parish Officer with Trocaire, to the Pastoral Development Office to

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Lourdes pilgrimage 2020

February 11, 2020 Pastoral Development

Bishop Fintan Gavin will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 12th to 17th June 2020 and he invites you

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New Parish Assembly in Courceys

February 5, 2020 Pastoral Development

Meet our new Parish Assembly in Courceys parish (Ballinspittle and Ballinadee) at their recent commissioning into ministry. The group nominated

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Pope John Paul II awards

January 10, 2020 Pastoral Development

Training session one for parish leaders will take place in two venues: Wednesday 29th January 7:30pm to 9:30pm Blackrock Parish

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Sunday of the Word of God

January 9, 2020 Pastoral Development

Pope Francis has named the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as the Sunday of the Word of God – resources

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Catholic Schools Week 2020

January 9, 2020 Pastoral Development

Catholic Schools Week will take place from 26th January to 2nd February – resources for parishes and schools are available

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New Parish Assembly for Kinsale Parish

November 26, 2019 Pastoral Development

The new Parish Assembly in Kinsale Parish completed their formation sessions last evening facilitated by Sr Karen of the Pastoral

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New Parish Assembly for Dunmanway

November 25, 2019 Pastoral Development

Following the formation sessions led by Sr Karen Dunmanway parish has a new parish assembly to serve from 2019 to

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Launch of Pope John Paul II awards in the Diocese

November 14, 2019 Pastoral Development

On Tuesday 12th November (city parishes) and Wednesday 13th November (West Cork parishes) Bishop Fintan Gavin launched the Pope John

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Commissioning of Parish Catechists

November 11, 2019 Pastoral Development

On Friday 8th November at the Cathedral of Ss Mary and Anne in Cork Bishop Fintan Gavin and Bishop William

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Blessing of graves 2019

November 1, 2019 Pastoral Development

Blessing of graves in November Saturday 2nd NovemberSaint Oliver’s @ 2:00pm Sunday 3rd NovemberKilquane @ after 9:00am Mass in KnockrahaAglish

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Launch of Pope John Paul II award for young people

October 11, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Bishop Fintan Gavin will launch the beginning of the Pope John Paul II awards for young people in the Diocese

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Training in RCIA Catechesis

September 26, 2019 Pastoral Development

Two sessions will be offered in the diocese to offer training to those who are or would be interested in

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Gougane Sunday

September 13, 2019 Pastoral Development

In honour of the feast of Saint Finbarr (25th September) Bishop Fintan Gavin will lead the people of the diocese

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Workshop day – aftermath of suicide

September 13, 2019 Pastoral Development
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New Parish Assembly for Skibbereen

September 6, 2019 Pastoral Development

Meet our new Parish Assembly in Skibbereen…the group nominated Anita Henderson as Chairperson, Clare Hourihane Gallagher as Secretary and Dolores

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New Parish Assembly for Rath & The Islands

September 4, 2019 Pastoral Development

Last evening we completed the formation sessions with the members of the new Parish Assembly for Rath and the Islands.

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Convent Camino in Cork

August 30, 2019 Pastoral Development

An invitation to the curious, the interested and the inquisitive to come and experience a glimpse of Convent life today

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Alpha in Cork

August 30, 2019 Pastoral Development

Alpha is a ten week programme looking at questions such as – who is Jesus? How do I pray? How

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Season of Creation

August 28, 2019 Pastoral Development

Pope Francis initiated the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to be marked on 1st September each

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Catechism studies in Cork

August 27, 2019 Pastoral Development
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Bishop Fintan visits the Pastoral Development Office

July 17, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development
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Lourdes 2019: young adult helpers

June 13, 2019 Pastoral Development
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Living with Loss – Cork

May 29, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

The Irish Hospice Foundation in collaboration with local bereavement service organisations in Cork are hosting an evening in Cork city

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New Parish Assembly in Douglas/Rochestown

May 29, 2019 Pastoral Development

The new parish assembly in Douglas/Rochestown completed the formation sessions with the Pastoral Development Office this week and will be

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New Parish Assembly for Kilbrittain

May 17, 2019 Pastoral Development

Meet our new Parish Assembly in Kilbrittain who completed their formation with the Pastoral Development Office this week.  The group

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New Parish Assembly for Holy Cross, Mahon

May 16, 2019 Pastoral Development

This week the new parish assembly in Holy Cross, Mahon completed the formation sessions with the Pastoral Development Office.  The

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Interested in priesthood in our diocese?

April 20, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

An afternoon for men who would like to know more about being a priest in our diocese – Sunday 12th

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Welcome Bishop-Elect Fintan Gavin…

April 8, 2019 Pastoral Development

Pope Francis has appointed a Dublin priest, Fr Fintan Gavin as the new Bishop of Cork & Ross. Fr Gavin

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Letter to young people…

April 2, 2019 Pastoral Development

Pope Francis has published his Apostolic Exhortation following the recent synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment…

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Parish Baptism Preparation Teams

March 30, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Our annual gathering for all members of Parish Baptism Preparation Teams in the diocese will take place on Thursday 9th

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How to Use the YOUCAT Series in Your Parish – An Introduction

February 28, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

We are offering a session to introduce the YOUCAT series to parishes – a keynote address followed by a practical

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Encounters of Faith in the Gospels

February 6, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Over three sessions we will explore some of the Gospel encounters between Jesus and the people of his time who

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Feasts and Seasons – Music for the Liturgical Year

January 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

A workshop for singers, choirs, musicians and all who are interested in music in the liturgy with Dr John O’Keeffe,

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Alpha Course in Turner’s Cross

January 23, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Beginning on Wednesday 30th January for 10 successive Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in Turner’s Cross Parish Centre (located

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Launch of YOUCAT Companion

January 11, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

A study programme of 20 sessions,  the YOUCAT Companion, co-written by Rev. Dr. Sean Corkery and Ms. Mairín Ní Shúilleabháin will be

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Christmas 2018

December 19, 2018 Pastoral Development

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas.  May the Christ child born this day fill your heart with his peace,

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Thinking about priesthood?

November 30, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

An invitation to any man thinking about priesthood and would like to know more about the life of a diocesan priest

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Workshop for Choirs

October 26, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

A workshop for choir members, cantors, musicians and choir directors is being offered by Dom. Richard Purcell (Abbot of Mount

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Blessing of Graves 2018

October 26, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Saturday 3rd November Saint Oliver’s Cemetery – Mass at 2:00 pm Sunday 4th November Aglish after 9:30 am Mass in

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Gatherings for Parish Pastoral Councils/Assemblies

October 9, 2018 Pastoral Development

The Family of Faith living faith – sharing faith An exploration together of faith development opportunities for all ages in

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Gougane Sunday

September 6, 2018 Pastoral Development

will take place on Sunday 30th September 2018.  Bishop John Buckley will preside at Mass at 3:00pm and the homilist

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50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae

September 5, 2018 Pastoral Development

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae Talk by Fr George Woodall Saturday 8th Sept 2018 St. Dominic’s Retreat Centre,

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World Meeting of Families – thank you!

August 29, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit 2018 Summary and Acknowledgement from the Diocese of Cork and Ross Three Years

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World Meeting of Families – Opening Ceremony in Cork and Ross

August 14, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

An invitation is extended to all parishioners of our Diocese to join with Bishop Buckley for the Opening Ceremony for

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Job vacancy at the Pastoral Development Office

July 24, 2018 Pastoral Development

JOB VACANCY: here at the Pastoral Development Office we have a position for a Receptionist with some general office duties.

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Congratulations to Canon Tom Deenihan

June 18, 2018 Pastoral Development

We offer our prayerful good wishes to Canon Tom Deenihan, our Diocesan Secretary, who has been appointed as the next

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Papal visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families

June 11, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

In this diocese all information, about the schedule of events and tickets, for those attending the World Meeting of Families

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General Data Protection Regulation – Diocesan Statement

May 24, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Data Protection and Privacy On Friday 25th May 2018 the European Union will begin enforcing new data protection legislation called

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Annual gathering for Parish Baptism Preparation teams

May 21, 2018 Pastoral Development

On Wednesday 23rd May at 8:00pm in the parish centre in Turner’s Cross members of Parish Baptism Preparation teams will

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Lord Mayor meets Pope Francis

May 10, 2018 Pastoral Development

Having attended the audience yesterday morning Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and his family met with Pope Francis.

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Creating sustainable energy communities

May 9, 2018 Pastoral Development

In Laudato si, his document of the “care of our common home” Pope Francis calls us to think more carefully

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Choirs for World Meeting of Families

May 9, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

An invitation was sent last week to all parishes in our Diocese inviting parish choirs to join the choir of

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Diocesan Vocations Day

March 31, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

An invitation is extended to men who are interested in knowing more about being a priest in the Diocese of

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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

March 31, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

There are a few places available for the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 11th to 19th November, 2018 flying

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Bishop Buckley’s Easter greetings

March 31, 2018 Pastoral Development

My prayer for you all this Easter day is that the Risen Christ may fill your hearts with joy and

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Commemoration of the Tuskar Rock disaster 1968

March 21, 2018 Pastoral Development

On Sunday next, 25th March at 12noon Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyphehane, we will remember the victims, their

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Encountering Family in the Gospel

March 7, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Three sessions where we will reflect on family life in the Gospels alongside the words of Pope Francis in Amoris

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STATEMENT RE: ICON PILGRIMAGE

February 28, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Cancellation of visit to St. Patrick’s Church, Bandon In the interest of safety, due to the Red Weather Alert, the

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Encountering Family in the Gospel

February 16, 2018 Pastoral Development

We are offering this three session series in the meeting room of the Cathedral of Ss Mary and Anne on

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World Meeting of Families Icon comes to Cork and Ross

February 16, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

On Thursday 22nd February we welcome the newly commissioned icon for the World Meeting of Families to our diocese for

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Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018

January 19, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Booking is now open for the 2018 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from the 11th to the 16th June.  To book

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Vocations to Priesthood

January 19, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

An opportunity to meet with other men interested in priesthood from across the Munster area – 23rd/24th February in Thurles.

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Young Adult helpers in Lourdes 2018

January 12, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Application forms are now available to young adults (18-25) who would like to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees

January 10, 2018 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

On Sunday next, January 14th, we mark World Day of Migrants and Refugees – the theme for this year is: “Welcoming,

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Christmas Greetings 2017

December 18, 2017 Pastoral Development

May the light of the Bethlehem star shine in your homes and hearts this Christmas time bringing you hearts filled

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Bishop Buckley launches new book…

December 4, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

On the First Sunday of Advent Bishop Buckley launched the new publication from Veritas – ’55 Ways to Connect with

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Vocation Discernment group

November 29, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Diocese of Cork and Ross Vocation Discernment for men aged 18 to 40 who are thinking about priesthood. Monthly gatherings

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Advent Prayer and Book Launch

November 29, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Veritas and the Pastoral Development Office invite you to join with them for Advent Prayer on Sunday 3rd December at

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New Parish Pastoral Council in South Parish

November 29, 2017 Pastoral Development

The new Parish Pastoral Council in St Finbarr’s South recently completed the formation sessions with Sr Karen of the Pastoral

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Encountering Family in the Gospel

November 7, 2017 Pastoral Development

The series of three nights exploring how family is portrayed in the Gospels and how Pope Francis links this to

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November Blessing of graves – updated

October 30, 2017 Pastoral Development

The blessing of graves will take place as follows: SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2:00pm with Mass – Saint Oliver’s, Model Farm

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New Parish Assembly in The Lough

October 27, 2017 Pastoral Development

Recently the new parish assembly in The Lough completed the formation sessions facilitated by Sr Karen. The group nominated Eadaoin

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New Parish Assembly in Turner’s Cross

October 27, 2017 Pastoral Development

The new parish assembly in Turner’s Cross parish recently completed the formation sessions facilitated by Sr Karen. The group nominated

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Having Faith in Families – thank you

October 17, 2017 Pastoral Development

Thank you to all who joined us for our talk last Sunday on the theme: Having Faith in Families given

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Having Faith in Families

October 4, 2017 Pastoral Development

An invitation is extended to all people of our diocese and beyond who would like to join us for this

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Encountering Family in the Gospel

October 4, 2017 Pastoral Development

The first of our Encountering Family in the Gospel series completed this morning in The Lough parish.  If your parish

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New Parish Assembly for Clonakilty

September 21, 2017 Pastoral Development

Last night the members of the 2017-2020 Parish Assembly in Clonakilty completed their formation programme facilitated by Sr Karen and

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Encountering Family in the Gospel

September 20, 2017 Pastoral Development

THE LOUGH PARISH beginning on Wednesday 20th September in The Lough Parish Centre 10:45am to 12noon (after 10am Mass) and

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Ordinations to the Permanent Diaconate

September 11, 2017 Pastoral Development

Yesterday Bishop John Buckley ordained Frank McKevitt and David Lane to the Permanent Diaconate in Cork and Ross.  They were

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Meetings about World Meeting of Families – preparation programme

September 6, 2017 Pastoral Development

We are inviting representatives from every parish – parish assembly/pastoral council or other ministries to come to a meeting to

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World Meeting of Families – one year to go…

August 25, 2017 Pastoral Development

Last Monday Bishop Buckley with members of the Pastoral Development Office team and the Sinnott Family from Bandon parish represented

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Vacancy in the Pastoral Development Office

August 25, 2017 Pastoral Development

SOUTHSIDE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED apply to:   southsidetdl@eircom.net    by 15th September at 5:00pm Ref: #CES-2049098  This is a developmental opportunity,

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World Meeting of Families in Knock 2017

August 11, 2017 Pastoral Development

On Monday 21st August during the annual Novena in Knock the World Meeting of Families will launch the new icon,

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Youth 2000 summer festival

August 11, 2017 Pastoral Development

Just a few days left to book your place at the Youth 2000 summer festival at Cistercian College, Roscrea.  Four

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Veneration of the Relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta in Cork

July 7, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

The veneration of the relic of St Teresa of Calcutta is taking place in many places around the country at

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SJYPS presentation to Fr Evin

June 12, 2017 Pastoral Development

At the end of his first Mass Brigid Forde, Diocesan Secretary of the Saint Joseph’s Young Priests Society presented Fr Evin

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Ordination of Rev Evin O’Brien

June 10, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Today in The Church of the Holy Cross, Mahon, Bishop John Buckley ordained Evin O’Brien to the priesthood for our

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Church Music summer school

May 29, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Booking is now open for the Irish Church Music summer school to be held at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth in

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World Meeting of Families

May 26, 2017 Pastoral Development

The newly designed banners for this forthcoming international event being hosted in Ireland in August 2018 have now been distributed

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Diocesan celebration for Fatima Centenary

May 8, 2017 Pastoral Development

This week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm the Triduum to Our Lady of Fatima, marking the 100th

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World Meeting of Families in our Diocese

April 26, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

On Thursday 4th May Bishop Buckley will launch the preparation programme for the parishes of our Diocese which will engage

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Priesthood – come and see afternoon

April 10, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

The Diocese invites men who are interested in knowing more about the priesthood in our Diocese and the training and

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Pope Francis seeks the views of young people on the Church today…

April 10, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Bishop Buckley invites young people from Cork and Ross to participate in this questionnaire from Pope Francis… Pope Francis has

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Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017

April 10, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

There is still availability on our Cork and Ross Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2017 from 11th to 16th June for pilgrims

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Pope Francis seeks views of young people

April 7, 2017 Pastoral Development

THE BIG APRIL ASK… Pope Francis has proposed that next Synod of Bishops will focus on “Young People, the Faith

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New Parish Assembly for Bandon Parish

March 27, 2017 Pastoral Development

On Saturday the members of the new parish assembly in Bandon came together with their parish clergy to reflect on

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Rite of Election 2017

March 15, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

On the first Sunday of Lent at the Vigil Mass in the Cathedral Bishop Buckley presided at the Rite of

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New Parish Assembly for Frankfield/Grange

March 13, 2017 Pastoral Development

On Saturday last the members of the new Parish Assembly in Frankfield/Grange came together for the day, facilitated by Sr

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World Meeting of Families

March 8, 2017 Pastoral Development

Today the National Committee of the World Meeting of Families have released a new promotional video towards Ireland hosting this

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The Gospel of Life

March 8, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

Parishioners from across the diocese are invited to join with us this Lent for four sessions to be offered in

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Lourdes – Young Adult Helpers

March 8, 2017 DIOCESAN NEWS, Pastoral Development

We are seeking young adults, 18-30, who would like to join the Cork and Ross Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from

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Rome – Jubilee For Catechists

September 29, 2016 Pastoral Development

Jubilee for Catechists – Rome From 22nd to 27th September we led a group of Parish Catechists from our Diocese

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New Parish Assembly For Bantry

September 19, 2016 Pastoral Development

Last Saturday the members of the new Parish Assembly in Bantry gathered for their formation day facilitated by Sr Karen

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New Parish Asembly For Rath & The Islands

September 7, 2016 Pastoral Development

Last evening we completed the formation sessions with the new Parish Assembly in Rath and The Islands. The group nominated

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New Parish Assembly For Skibbereen

September 3, 2016 Pastoral Development

The new Parish Assembly in Skibbereen completed their sessions of formation last evening facilitated by Sr Karen of the Pastoral

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