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18 April 2023

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Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated at special Mass in Cork

17 April 2023

Bishop Fintan Gavin at the Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in Curraheen Church in Cork City on Sunday the 16th of April 2023 (Pic. Cillian Kelly)Bishop Fintan Gavin at the Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in Curraheen Church in Cork City on Sunday the 16th of April 2023 (Pic. Cillian Kelly)

Easter celebrates God’s radical faithfulness, Bishop Fintan Gavin has said in his Divine Mercy Sunday homily

“The risen Lord is the living sign of God’s enduring love, mercy and forgiveness.”

Bishop Fintan joined over 900 people in the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen Road, Bishopstown, Cork, to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.

It was a great celebration of God's love and mercy.

Bishop Fintan encouraged those in attendance to become missionary disciples and to share the Good News with others.

“Those of us fortunate enough to have received and nurtured the gift of faith now have the responsibility of passing it on to another generation.” he said.

“People and priests together, through our common baptism are called to share that faith. To be missionary disciples of God’s mercy, particularly on this day celebrating the divine mercy of God.”

He also asked people to pray in a special way for vocations to the diocesan priesthood over the next twelve months. The Irish Bishops will launch a special year of prayer for diocesan vocations at the end of April.

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Synod 2021-2024

13 April 2023

For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission

In October 2021 the Catholic Church's synodal process on the theme of synodality began. This was the first time that a worldwide listening process and consultation with parishes and dioceses was attempted and many people in Ireland took part in a listening process during the early months of 2022.

Did you take part?

Have you been wondering what happened after that?

Much has happened since then. Your participation formed part of a national document that was sent to the Synod office in Rome in August 2022. It also formed part of a global document called Enlarge the Space of Your Tent, which was published last October and then formed part of a presentation given by the Irish delegation that travelled to Prague this February for the first ever Continental Assembly of the Catholic Church's synodal process.

Update Flyer for Parishes and Groups

 

Synod 2021 2024Synod 2021 2024

 

Please visit www.synod.ie/2023update to find out more.

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Blessing of food marks start of Easter for Polish people in our diocese

08 April 2023

At the Blessing of Easter Food with the Polish Community at Clonakilty Parish Church are Fr Rafal Zielonka, Curate of the Family of Parish around Duunmanway, with Natalia Makowska and Robert Szymiak and their family Nicolas (altar server in Clonakilty parish), Olivia and Adam.At the Blessing of Easter Food witht he Polish Community at Clonakilty Parish Church are Fr Rafal Zielonka, Curate of the Family of Parish around Duunmanway, with Natalia Makowska and Robert Szymial and their family Nicolas (altar server in Clonakilty parish), Olivia and Adam.

 

Members of the Polish community across the diocese have come to church today with their family for the traditional blessing of food baskets for Easter.

Swieconka (sh-vee-en-soon-kah) is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions. 

Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are brought to church to be blessed on Holy Saturday. The basket is traditionally lined with a white linen or lace napkin and decorated with sprigs of boxwood (bukszpan), the typical Easter evergreen. 

Polish people take special pride in preparing a decorative and tasteful basket with crisp linens, occasionally embroidered for the occasion, and just enough boxwood and ribbon woven through the handle. 

The blessing has three parts — for three groups of items in the baskets: breads and pastries, sausages and meats, and eggs. 

The blessing of food across the diocese today was celebrated by the three Polish priests who minister in our diocese on loan from Poland: Fr. Kamil Bachara, Fr. Rafal Zielonka and Fr. Bartlomiej Dziedzic.

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Death of Fr. Denis Cashman, retired PP of Watergrasshill

07 April 2023

The diocesan office has announced that one of the retired priests of the diocese has died on today Good Friday.

Fr. Denis Cashman, former Parish Priest of Watergrasshill, died following an illness.

A native of Glanmire parish, Fr. Denis was ordained a priest at St. Mary & St. Anne’s Cathedral, Cork on June 13th, 1968.

He was a brother of the late Fr. Eoghan Cashman, PP Rath and the Islands.

Fr. Denis began his priestly ministry on temporary mission in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Camberwell, in the Archdiocese of Southwark, England.

On his return to Cork and Ross he served as Curate in Gurranabraher Parish until 1975 when he joined the Cork and Ross South American Mission until 1981.  

He then served as curate in the parishes of Ballincollig, Bandon and Clonakilty and as parish priest in Goleen Parish (1995 - 1999) and Watergrasshill/Glenville (1999 – 2013).

Following his retirement in 2013, Fr. Denis resided in Ballincollig and continued to help out in many parishes.

May he be united to the risen Lord whom he served.

Fr Denis Cashman, P.E.Fr Denis Cashman, P.E.

Cork's 'North Cathedral' features on Nationwide on Good Friday

07 April 2023

Cork's Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne will feature on this evening's Nationwide programme on RTE1 television.

It will pay particular attention to the restoration of the nine bells and tower as well as recounting the Cathedral's history.

It will be broadcast on RTE Nationwide on this Good Friday evening at 7pm.  

This feature piece will also be available on playback from RTE Player afterwards.

Cathedral interiorCathedral interior

Bishop at Chrism Mass calls for new role for laity and priests

06 April 2023

The Oil of the Sick was brought to the altar by Bon Secours Hospital staff members Trish Hegarty and Nora Espatero. The Oil of Catechumens was presented by Phelim and Kathleen McCormack, members of the RCIA group in Carrigaline ParishThe Oil of the Sick was brought to the altar by Bon Secours Hospital staff members Trish Hegarty and Nora Espatero. The Oil of Catechumens was presented by Phelim and Kathleen McCormack, members of the RCIA group in Carrigaline Parish.

Every Catholic is called to take an active part in the life of the local church, Bishop Fintan Gavin told all who attended the Mass of Chrism at the Cathedral in Cork on Holy Thursday morning

“This means not just priests and deacons and religious but all the people baptised and anointed with chrism in confirmation.“ he said.

Bishop Gavin was preaching the homily at the annual Mass at which priests renew the promises they made at ordination. The three holy oils which are used in the sacraments across the diocese during the year were blessed by the bishop during the Mass.

More than 60 priests concelebrated the Mass in which people from many parishes were in the congregation at the Cathedral. Addressing the priests, Bishop Fintan thanked them for their openess to the many changes that are happening in the diocese.

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Priests and people from across the diocese join bishop at Holy Thursday Mass of Chrism

05 April 2023

Holy Thursday - falling on April 6th this year - is the beginning of the Christian calendar's most sacred days

At the Mass of Chrism celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork, Bishop Fintan Gavin will be the principal celebrant and most of the priests of the diocese will concelebrate.

The 10am Mass includes a renewal of the promises made at ordination by all the priests. Lay people from across the diocese also attend and participate.

The Holy Oil used at Baptism (Catechumens) and the Oil of the Sick (Infirmorum) are blessed and Chrism which is used at Baptism, Confirmation and Ordination is also consecrated by the bishop.

The holy oils are then taken to the parishes, hospitals and other chapels in the diocese where they are used throughout the year.

Holy Oils used in sacraments throughout the yearHoly Oils used in sacraments throughout the year

 

The Mass of Chrism will also be available via livestream at www.corkcathedral.ie/live-stream

Bishop Fintan visits Mayfield Community School

04 April 2023

Bishop Fintan is welcomed by members of the Student Council in Mayfield Community School and School Principal, Mr. Kieran GoldenBishop Fintan is welcomed by members of the Student Council in Mayfield Community School and School Principal, Mr. Kieran Golden

 

On Friday March 24th Bishop Fintan made a pastoral visit to Mayfield Community School

He was warmly greeted on arrival by Kieran Golden (principal), Ms. Kathleen Daly (deputy principal), representatives of the Student Council, Parents’ Association and School Board of Management.

Bishop Fintan was then invited to join a school assembly for a Prayer Service followed by an interactive dialogue with students.

In his words of welcome, Mr. Golden said that in 2023 the school was celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a school within the Mayfield community. He said that Bishop Fintan’s visit provides an opportunity to celebrate and to recognise the role of the Bishop of Cork & Ross as co-trustee of the school.

He went on to state that provision of Religious Education, religious worship and the work of the Chaplain all combine to reflect the founding intention of Mayfield Community School.

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John Paul II Gold Medal Awards Presented

03 April 2023

On Sunday 2nd April, Palm Sunday, Bishop Fintan presented John Paul 11 Gold Medal Awards in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen

The recipients were Rachel Crowley (Skibbereen), Ciara Dennehy Castlehaven Parish), Molly Gregory Long (Skibbereen) and sisters Megan and Kassey Collins (Rath& The Islands Parish) represented by their mother Anne. James O’Connor from Douglas Parish was also awarded a Gold medal which he will receive it at a later date.

The journey for all recipients commenced a few months before the start of the Covid pandemic. Their efforts during this stressful time was truly exemplary, involving local community service to the elderly, helping out in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Rath and the Islands and Castlehaven Parishes by welcoming parishioners, cleaning and sanitising the pews after Mass, proclaiming the Word of God at Mass, visiting residents in retirement homes and hospitals whilst assisting staff, and contributing their time to charities, and other good works, working tirelessly throughout Covid.

The parishes involved are very proud of the recipients in that there are six Gold recipients from the Diocese of Cork and Ross this year.

Due to prior commitments the awards for Kassey and Megan were accepted by their mother, Mrs Anne Collins

Fr. John Heinhold Co-PP, Mrs. Anne Collins (mother of Kassey and Megan Collins), Molly Gregory Long, Rachel Crowley, Bishop Fintan & Ciara DennehyFr. John Heinhold Co-PP, Mrs. Anne Collins (mother of Kassey and Megan Collins), Molly Gregory Long, Rachel Crowley, Bishop Fintan & Ciara Dennehy

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