The Diocese of Cork and Ross wishes to recruit a Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools 

(Part-time three year fixed-term Contract)

The Diocese of Cork and Ross is a faith community of 68 parishes and 173 primary schools under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and  Ross. The diocese wishes to sustain and develop its commitment to support primary school communities, parishes and families of parishes by appointing a part-time Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools to support and guide religious education and faith formation.

The person in this role will support religious education and faith formation in Primary Schools under the patronage of the diocese, including the ‘Grow in Love’ programme through a range of activities including school visits to advise, resource and support teachers and similarly support parents, priests, parishes and families of parishes in faith formation.

What a joyful and grace-filled day for the Brazilian Catholic Community in Cork! Bishop Fintan Gavin celebrated Mass with the growing community.

Bishop Fintan Gavin to celebrated Mass with the community at Holy Trinity Church last weekend and was  accompanied by Lorraine Buckley, Faith Development Coordinator. Their presence brought a deep sense of unity, encouragement, and spiritual strength to all present.

The Mass was very special and beautifully organised by the Brazilian community with great care and dedication. From the liturgy to the welcoming atmosphere, everything reflected the love and commitment of the members. The music during the celebration was truly amazing—inspiring, joyful, and uplifting. It touched hearts and helped make the experience even more meaningful for everyone present.

Logo for year of prayer, listening and discernment

The Diocesan Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment, continues

Bishop Fintan and the Office for Mission and Ministry thank all who participated in the recent sessions across the sixteen Families of Parishes.

In the coming weeks, the responses received are being prayerfully reviewed. This stage of reflection and discernment is vital as we seek to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to us as a Diocesan family and to shape the next steps of this process.

The diocese asks everyone to continue to pray that those entrusted with this work may be guided by wisdom, humility, and hope.

The next steps will also include reporting back to the families of parishes.

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)

More about the Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment

Last weekend 150 young people gathered in St Mary and St. Anne’s Cathedral for Connect 6 and heard Sr. Mary Grace

Sr Mary Grace delivered an uplifting and inspiring keynote talk entitled Hope Does Not Disappoint.  

Sr. Mary Grace grew up on the shores of Sydney, Australia, and graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia with a degree in Theology. She is a member of Sisters for Life in Denver, Colorado, USA.

The talk was recorded so we are delighted to share it with you. Please pass the link along to friends and family who may be interested in watching.

Plans for Cork City’s 2025 Corpus Christi Procession in June were announced at the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne on Wednesday evening.

Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork City; Bishop of Cork and Ross, Fintan Gavin; and Paul Moynihan, MC for the launch, addressed over 120 attendees. They were joined by representatives from parishes and faith community groups and musicians for an evening of festivities.

The Eucharistic Procession will take place on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. This year marks 99 years since it began with the first Procession in the Cork city streets taking place on June 6^th, 1926 where tens of thousands of people participated. 

The idea of taking the Procession through the streets of Cork emerged in the years after the War of Independence and the Civil War in a bid to heal division.