Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross, has published a pastoral letter which outlines the context and vision for changes being made this summer.

The pastoral letter entitled Putting Out into Deep Waters introduces a new model for the relationship between parishes and a new emphasis on teams of priests, deacons and lay people ministering together in families of parishes.

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Read the complete letter

Printed copies of the pastoral letter will be available in parishes in the coming weeks.

Bishop Fintan Gavin addressing a recent meeting of parishioners and clergy about planning for the future of parishesBishop Fintan Gavin addressing a recent meeting of parishioners and clergy about planning for the future of parishes