Fr Ashley Evans addressing the priests
Priests in the Diocese of Cork and Ross step aside from their ministry routines twice a year to reflect, pray and spend time together.
There is a retreat in October each year and in the spring time they meet for a half day.
Today's afternoon of reflection was guided by Fr Ashley Evans SJ. He is an Irish Jesuit priest, originally from Malahide, Co Dublin, who spent 27 years on the Missions in Cambodia. Since returning to Ireland in recent years, Fr. Ashley has been involved in spiritual direction, retreats and various spiritual programmes both here in Ireland and abroad.
These events are coordinated by a group of the priests including Msgr. Gearóid Dullea, Fr. Ben Hodnett, Fr. Michael Keohane, Fr. Sean O'Sullivan and Fr Robert Young.
This afternoon's gathering was held at Dunmore House Hotel, Clonakilty.
