The relics of St. Carlo Acutis will be in our diocese from Friday 20th May until Monday 1st June
When the relics return to Assisi, along with the relics will be the prayers of the people of Cork and Ross, including the petitions submitted by people of all ages.
Send your prayer of petition to St. Carlo Acutis (Closes Monday 1 June 2026 at 5:00pm)
Your petition is anonymous. All the petitions will be compiled with those written in our churches. They will be taken to Assisi in Italy where St. Carlo Acutis’ relics repose.
Alternatively, You can print this petition form and either take it to your local church or post it to the address on the form before Friday 22 May 2026.
The Diocese of Cork and Ross has published a Prayer to St. Carlo Acutis
The prayer will be used across the diocese and beyond as the diocese prepares to host a visit of the young saint's relics as part of its preparation to mark the 100th year of Cork's Eucharistic Procession.
Copies of the printed prayer card are being sent to all churches in the diocese and it can also be downloaded using the button below. You can pray it on your device or print a copy and keep it with you.
As part of the lead up to the Eucharistic Procession, the Relics of St. Carlo Acutis will visit the Diocese over the June Bank Holiday weekend
Friday 29th May to Monday 1st June
St. Carlo Acutis has inspired young people throughout the world through his deep devotion to the Eucharist. The visit of his relics offers a special opportunity to prepare spiritually for the Eucharistic Procession, helping us to deepen our appreciation and understanding of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist.
The relics will travel to different locations across the diocese, allowing many people to participate in this significant and grace-filled occasion.
Saint Carlo Acutis



