A briefing was held in Skibbereen last night for parishes across West Cork and the surrounding areas in preparation for the upcoming Eucharistic Procession and its associated events.
Priests and representatives from Parish Pastoral Councils gathered to hear detailed plans for this significant milestone in our Diocese.
Bishop Fintan outlined the overall vision, highlighting how the various preparatory events will help us prepare in the lead up to the Eucharistic Procession. Attendees were informed of plans to bring the relics of St Carlo Acutis to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen, as part of its bicentenary celebrations this year.
Priests and representatives from Parish Pastoral Councils gathered to hear detailed plans in the lead up to the Eucharistic Procession
Attendees were informed of plans to bring the relics of St Carlo Acutis to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen, as part of its bicentenary celebrations this year.
Sheila Kelleher, Coordinator for Youth Ministry and Digital Communications, provided further details of the preparations. She explained that a two-week diocesan mission will take place on the lead up to the Procession, accompanied by the visit of the relics and 100 hours of Eucharistic Adoration.
Mary Anne Collins, Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools, spoke about plans for the diocesan mission team to visit the sacramental classes in all the schools within the Skibbereen Family of Parishes.
Lorraine Buckley, Faith Development Coordinator, outlined promotional efforts and appealed for stewards, volunteers, and adorers to participate in the mission events.
Mary Anne Collins, Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools, spoke about plans for the diocesan mission team to visit the sacramental classes in the schools within the Skibbereen Family of Parishes.
Bishop Fintan outlined the overall vision, highlighting how the various preparatory events will help us prepare in the lead up to the Eucharistic Procession.
