The island associated with St. Finbarr’s monastic settlement in Gougane Barra had a capacity congregation for the annual pilgrimage on Sunday
Bishop Fintan Gavin was the principal celebrant of the Mass and was assisted by local priest Fr Anthony O’Mahony Co-PP as well as priests who are natives of the parish of Uibh Laoire.
Bishop Fintan launched a year of prayer, listening and discernment in the diocese as the Catholic Church responds to challenges and opportunities presented by changes in society and church.
He also introduced a special prayer which he is asking the whole diocese to pray during the coming year.
Bishop calls for a time of prayer, listening and discernment
Procession of Altar Servers and Priests at the beginning of the Mass at Gougane Barra
Procession of Altar Servers and Priests at the beginning of the Mass at Gougane Barra
Guides and Scouts with Bishop Fintan
Bishop Fintan asked the people of the diocese to commit to a year-long time of prayer, listening and discernment about the future of our church
Huge numbers attended todays Mass and Rosary at St Finbarr's Oratory in Gougane Barra
Attendees at the celebration in Gougane Barra to mark the feast of St Finbarr
Attendees at today's Mass in Gougane Barra
Youth volunteers handed out the pastoral letter and prayer cards after Mass
Bishop Fintan met with families
