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The over-ground tomb of Carlo Acutis in AssisiNow you can!
The first two people to be declared saints by Pope Leo XIV both died as teenagers though they lived a century apart.
On Sunday September 7th, Pope Leo XIV will canonise Italians Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Both men lived most of their lives in Italy and shared a deep faith in the Eucharist and in giving witness to it by their lives.
Carlo Acutis was born on 3 May 1991 and died from leukemia on 12 October 2006. He was a British-born Italian student celebrated for his devotion to the Eucharist and his use of digital media to promote Catholic devotion. Born in London and raised in Milan, he created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions.
Beatified by the Catholic Church in 2020, he is regarded as a model for young believers and the first saint to have used an email address. He is often referred to as the "first millennial saint".
Mary Anne is based at the Diocesan Offices on Redemption Road.
Mary Anne is a native of Aughadown Parish and is a qualified primary school teacher, having studied at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in education along with the Certificate in Religious Education. Mary Anne has eleven years teaching experience in various types of primary schools, including serving as Teaching Principal at Goleen National School for the past seven.
Mary Anne CollinsYou are invited to join the Sisters for a:
at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork
Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 27 Sept 2025
Seven young adults will be joining this year’s Young Adult Community at St. Peter and Paul's
The day was filled with joy, reflection, fun, and a sense of anticipation for the journey ahead. Together we shared a meal, celebrated Mass in the Friary, and met the priests from The Cathedral Family of Parishes. Bishop Fintan, also joined the group offering encouragement and support.
We look forward with hope and excitement to what lies ahead for this new community of faith and friendship.
However, changes in society - some brought by the Covid19 pandemic - have seen some people’s connect with Sunday Mass weakened.
Ireland's Catholic Bishops have launched material in print and online with which they invite people to reflect on the profound importance of Sunday Mass.
Welcoming Why Sunday Matters in a video message, Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildate and Leighlin, said, “As we journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Irish Bishops’ Conference invites everyone to. We recognise it not only as an obligation, but also as a precious gift – the source and summit of our faith.”
Why Sunday Matters - watch the videoThe videos will act as a helpful resource for parents and adult volunteers, offering guidance on how to train and form altar servers within their own parishes.
The videos will be available shortly on our website and YouTube channel.
Filming the altar server training videos in Kilbrittain Parish.Make a secure donation to
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