More than 5,000 people were estimated to have participated in the Eucharistic Procession
Thousands of people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross gathered on Sunday to celebrate the 100th Cork Eucharistic Procession.
Despite the heavy rainfall, more than 5,000 people were estimated to have participated in the procession, with people of all ages coming together as a diocesan family in prayer and thanksgiving to honour Jesus in the Eucharist.
This year's procession marked 100 years since the first Cork Eucharistic Procession took place through the streets of the city in 1926, making it one of the longest-running traditions in the city.
The procession began at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, making its way through the city before concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at Grand Parade.
In his homily, Bishop Fintan reflected on the significance of the occasion, noting that a century after the first procession, the people of Cork continue to gather in faith, prayer and hope.
“Today we have carried Christ through the streets of Cork. May we now go forward not simply proud of a tradition we have inherited, but ready to hand on a living faith, allowing Christ to carry Cork into tomorrow.”
Photos: Brian Lougheed
Despite the heavy rainfall, people of all ages came together as a diocesan family in prayer and thanksgiving to honour Jesus in the Eucharist.
Bishop Fintan reflected on the significance of the occasion, noting that a century after the first procession, the people of Cork continue to gather in faith, prayer and hope.
The 100th anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession in Cork on Sunday, June 7th
The procession began at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, making its way through the city before concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at Grand Parade.
“Today we have carried Christ through the streets of Cork. May we now go forward not simply proud of a tradition we have inherited, but ready to hand on a living faith, allowing Christ to carry Cork into tomorrow"
