The Sacrament of Confirmation is being celebrated across the diocese with young people from primary schools.
This year's ceremonies began on February 9th and continue until April 30th. There are 89 Confirmation Masses being celebrated across the diocese with up to three ceremonies being held on many of the days.
Bishop Fintan Gavin is administering the sacrament in many of the ceremonies. He is assisted in other ceremonies by Bishop John Buckley, Bishop Padraig Harrington SMA, Bishop Noel O'Regan SMA, Mons Gearóid Dullea, Co-PP, Chancellor; Mons. Aidan O'Driscoll Co-PP, VG and Fr Tom Hayes, Co-PP, VG.
Over four thousand young people will be Confirmed in the diocese this year.
Confirmation group from Bandon Primary School
Confirmation group from Drimoleague NS
Confirmation group from Dreeny NS in Caheragh
Confirmation candidates from Laragh NS at Bandon
Confirmation group from Drinagh NS in Driomaleague
Confirmation group from Crossmahon NS in Bandon
Confirmation candidates from Castledonovan NS in Drimoleague Parish
Confirmation candidates from Caheragh NS
Confirmation group from Dromore NS in Caheragh Parish
Derryclough NS had a candidate for Confirmation in Drimoleague
Confirmation candidates who attend Bandon Bridge NS in Bandon
