Bishop Fintan in Rosscarbery with parishionersBishop Fintan made a pastoral visit to Rosscarbery and Lisavaird Parish - one of the parishes in the Clonakilty Family of Parishes.
The Bishop celebrated Mass at Rosscarbery and Lisavaird last weekend and met parishioners after each of the Masses.
Bishop Fintan expressed his delight at being able to visit the parish. He spoke about the recent Pastoral Letter –“Even the Winds and the Seas obey him” which the Bishop launched at the recent Gougane Barra Pilgrimage Mass on Sunday October 6th last.
Bishop Fintan emphasised the importance of the future of the Church in Cork & Ross, making reference to his Pastoral Letter. He informed the people that in a short number of years the number of priests under 60 years of age will be very few.
The help and preparation for those preparing for Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation and the support that the recipients of these sacraments receive from their families, teachers and priests was very important, he said.
The Services the Diocese provides to help people in their Faith Development include the Office for Mission & Ministry and Youth Ministry
The Bishop concluded by saying that all our participation is essential as we all listen together to where God is calling us to be his Church.
Bishop Fintan then encouraged people to pray the recently issued Prayer from the Boat at home and at Mass. This is available with his Pastoral Letter at all Church doors.
Pastoral Visit of Bishop Fintan to Rosscarbery and Lisavaird Parish on Oct 19th and 20th, 2024
Pastoral Visit of Bishop Fintan to Rosscarbery and Lisavaird Parish on Oct 19th and 20th, 2024.
Pastoral Visit of Bishop Fintan to Rosscarbery and Lisavaird Parish on Oct 19th and 20th, 2024.
