News from Cork and Ross

Bishop’s pastoral visit to Blackpool Parish
The people of Blackpool, the Glen and Ballyvolane welcomed Bishop Fintan to the Parish on the weekend of 25th /26th June. He celebrated three Masses in the three churches of ...
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Priest marks 70 years of priestly service
Warm congratulations have been extended to a priest of the Diocese of Cork and Ross who is marking 70 years of priestly service. Fr. Tim O'Sullivan at the altar for ...
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Ann hands on baton of Cathedral choir
The retirement of Ann Roche as conductor of the Cathedral Choir was celebrated recently in the presence of Bishop Fintan Gavin, Canon John O Donovan, Fr. Sean Crowley and members ...
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Ballygarvan community marks church’s 200 years of worship
Ballinhassig parish has three churches and recently it was the turn of the second of its churches to mark its bicentenary. Parishioners celebrating at Ballygarvan Church for its bicentenary. Bishop ...
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Diocese plans for parishes
Bishop Fintan has called meetings this month of parish representatives and clergy to discuss the future of the parishes of the diocese. Since becoming bishop in 2019 this is the ...
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Chaplains and pastoral care teams of Cork hospitals meet at diocesan event
Hospital chaplains and members of pastoral care teams in the Diocese of Cork and Ross gathered recently with Bishop Fintan. This reflective gathering was facilitated by Br. Martin Kenneally. At ...
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