Primary schools from across the diocese were invited to bring their students to the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, Our Lady Crowned in Mayfield, and Christ Our Light in Ballincollig to venerate the relics of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.
Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, custodian of St Carlo’s relics, spoke to the students about the young saint’s life. He explained how Carlo enjoyed soccer and video games while also having a deep love for Jesus and the Eucharist. St Carlo described daily Mass and Eucharistic adoration as his “highway to heaven” and encouraged others to discover that active participation in the faith brings true fulfilment and happiness. Monsignor Anthony suggested that this is why St Carlo is such a good role model and witness to help us prepare for our own 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession.
Students in the Cathedral of St Mary and Anne
Students in the Cathedral of St Mary and Anne
Each student had the opportunity to receive a moment of personal prayer before the relic and received a prayer card with Pope Leo's blessing and a wristband memento.
The relics are now heading to St Patrick's Cathedral Skibbereen this evening where there will be a welcoming Mass at 7pm and veneration of the relics until midnight.
