Bishop Fintan made a pastoral visit to the newly amalgamated Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra in Bantry on Friday 12th December.
Bishop Fintan was warmly welcomed by Mr. Cathal McCarthy (Principal), Ms. Siobhán O’Regan (Deputy Principal), Mr. Cathal McCarthy (Chairperson), Fr. Myles McSweeney (Co-PP and Moderator of the Family of Parishes), Caoimhe Sheedy and Matt Murphy (two sixth class pupils).
Bishop Fintan made a pastoral visit to Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra in Bantry
A prayer service with 3rd – 6th class pupils and staff was held at the Seskin campus of the school. Bishop Fintan reminded the pupils about God’s love for them and how they can show God’s love to others.
Bishop Fintan was warmly welcomed by Mr. Cathal McCarthy (Principal), Ms. Siobhán O’Regan (Deputy Principal), Mr. Cathal McCarthy (Chairperson), Fr. Myles McSweeney (Co-PP and Moderator of the Family of Parishes), Caoimhe Sheedy and Matt Murphy (two sixth class pupils).
He also spoke to them of the life of St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint. Bishop Fintan then led the pupils in an action prayer and imparted his blessing.
The pastoral visit continued with Bishop Fintan visiting the Summerhill campus of the school. He called in to a number of classes and afterwards enjoyed some lovely refreshments with members of school personnel.
Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra opened as a co-educational primary school in Bantry on the 1st September 2024 following the amalgamation of St. Finbarr’s BNS and Our Lady of Mercy NS.
