Ministry and Parishes

Fifty people from around our diocese gathered in the Visitors’ Centre of The Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne to celebrate Alpha as a way of nourishing our own faith and sharing our faith with others

It was a great opportunity to support each other, to pray in thanksgiving for the blessings of the last year, and to begin looking at the next steps for Alpha in Parishes and Families of Parishes.

Theresa Cronin spoke on the theme of 'Made for Mission.' The commission to go and make disciples doesn't just belong to priests and religious. We are all made for mission. Each of us has a particular role in God’s plan of bringing the Good News to everyone.

Bishop Fintan witnessed to his own experience of attending Alpha and spoke of the important role of Alpha Teams in the diocese now and into the future.

Bishop Fintan speaking about his own experience of Alpha

The Office for Mission and Ministry will be providing ongoing training and support for Parishes and Families of Parishes who wish to run Alpha from September.

Please contact us if you wish to join our Alpha mailing list.

The final lenten reflection is now published for Holy Week and Easter Triduum and explores “Easter is like Christmas; it’s just for children.”

Here is a direct link

Lent 7 - Is Easter just for children?

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. (audio only)

Access the complete series at
CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

The sixth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Why should I hope in the Church in 2024?

Here is a direct link

Lent 6 - Why should I hope in the Church?

There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.

Access the complete series as it evolves at

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

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Lent 2024 - Why should I hope in the Church?

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

The fifth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Is it wrong to be joyful?

Here is a direct link

Lent 5 - Is it wrong to be joyful?

There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.

Access the complete series as it evolves at

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

Downloads

If you plan to use any of these resources where there is no internet connection you can download the files

Is it wrong to be joyful?

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

The fourth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Should we hope in each other?

Here is a direct link

Lent 4 - Should we hope in each other?

There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.

Access the complete series as it evolves at

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

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If you plan to use any of these resources where there is no internet connection you can download the files

Should we hope in each other?

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

The third of seven reflections is now published and asks - If Jesus saved us, why do we still experience pain, suffering, illness and death?

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Lent 3 - Why do we experience suffering?

There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.

Access the complete series as it evolves at

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

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Why do we experience suffering?

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

The second of seven reflections is now published and asks - What does Baptism mean to me?

Here is a direct link

Lent 2 - What does Baptism mean to me?

There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.

Access the complete series as it evolves at

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

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What does Baptism mean to me?

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

Finding Hope in a Hopeless World is a seven session resource which can be used by groups and individuals as we prepare for Easter

The Christian message is one of hope, yet living in a world that is often touched by war, violence, and brokenness can make hope seem more fragile.

Pope Francis said, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” He calls Christians to be ‘pilgrims of hope,’ who carry the light of Christ into every situation.

Each week during Lent, a reflection will be added to a new part of the diocesan website at:

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024

There are two simple ways to access the reflection depending on your preferences:

Option 1: Watch the Video: Simply play and pause the video as required

Option 2: Listen to the Podcast: For groups or individuals. It is audio only.

Here is a direct link to the first session

Lent 1 - Do I feel loved?

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Finding Hope in a Hopeless World

CorkandRoss.org/Lent2024