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The annual Padre Pio Healing Mass was celebrated at Ballineaspaig Parish, Cork

14 August 2024
At Mass at Ballineaspaig Parish to mark the anniversary of the Ordination of St. Pio.At Mass at Ballineaspaig Parish to mark the anniversary of the Ordination of St. Pio.

A congregation of 800 to 1,000 people came to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy's Cross, Cork on Sunday last for the annual St Pio Healing Mass.  

Bishop Fintan was the Chief Celebrant of the concelebrated Mass which was celebrated to mark the anniversary of Padre Pio's ordination as a Capuchin priest. 

In his homily, he said that St Pio was no stranger to suffering and hardship.  

“In his life we also have a key as to how as followers of Christ we can transform this suffering.

During his canonization homily, St. John Paul II points to the heart of St. Pio’s witness to the universal Church—the transformation of difficulties, sorrows  and suffering into opportunities for holiness.”

This makes sense, Bishop Fintan said, because Padre Pio’s stigmata illustrate this point in a literal way. 

“He actually bore Jesus’ wounds on his body.”

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Cork’s Catholic parishes seek to create a new community experience for young adults

13 August 2024

During the days when many young people are awaiting results and offers which will shape the coming years of their lives, the Catholic Church in Cork’s city centre is making a different kind of offer.

The Cork Cathedral Family of parishes is establishing a live-in community in Saints Peter and Paul’s Parish for young adults of faith who are aged between 18 and 30 years.

The community will run for nine months (September to June) with the option of a further three months for each community member. The young adults who qualify will be provided with accommodation at Ss. Peter and Paul’s Parish in Cork’s city centre.

In a brochure inviting applications, the parishes say that being a young person of faith can be difficult today. 

“It is important that we do not journey alone and that we support, encourage and inspire one another. Remember that the Lord did not send the disciples out alone but in pairs.”

As well as attending to their student or working life commitments the community members will be involved in activities such as prayer, socials, formation, pilgrimages, volunteering in the Cork Cathedral Family of Parishes, and more.

There will be a weekly community meal, prayer, some formation input and much more.

Community members will be asked to contribute €150 per week plus a share of utility bills.

Find out more and how to apply

Ss. Peter and Paul's Church where the annual procession ends will co-host the new community for young adultsSs. Peter and Paul's Church where the annual city procession ends will co-host the new community for young adults

 

St. Clare is a 'saint for our times'

12 August 2024
Marking the feast day of St Clare of Assisi, Bishop Fintan Gavin celebrated Mass at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork.Marking the feast day of St Clare of Assisi, Bishop Fintan Gavin celebrated Mass at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork.

 

Cork people, along with people from near and far, are especially indebted to a community of religious women for their prayer and witness, according to Bishop Fintan Gavin.

Celebrating Mass at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork, Bishop Fintan described the monastery as a “powerhouse of prayer for our city and for our diocese”.

The monastery chapel was overflowing as people came to celebate the life of the thirteenth century Italian woman whose rule the Sisters follow.

Clare was inspired by the preaching of St. Francis of Assisi to leave her home against the wishes of ther family and found a community of contemplative women.

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Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 21 Sep 2024

07 August 2024

Are you considering the Poor Clare vocation or would you like to know more about the enclosed contemplative life of a religious sister?

You are invited to join the Sisters for a:

Vocations Afternoon

Saturday 21 September 2024

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information

Vocations Afternoon - Sat 21 Sep 2024Vocations Afternoon - Sat 21 Sep 2024

Death of Canon Bernard Donovan Co-PP

07 July 2024

Canon Bernard DonovanCanon Bernard Donovan

The Bishop's Office has announced that the death has occurred today of Canon Bernard Donovan in Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.

Bishop Fintan Gavin has extended his sympathy and prayerful support to all of Canon Bernard’s family, parishioners and friends at this time.

Canon Bernard has been ministering in Kilmurry Parish since 2008 and lived in Cloughduv.

Canon Bernard, a native of The South Parish, was ordained on November 9th 1974, at The Reparation Convent, Summerhill South, Cork.  After ordination he served for a time in St. Patrick’s Parish, Cork, and the following year, he was appointed curate at Gurranabraher.

Between 1979 and 2003, Canon Bernard served for 15 years during three terms on the Cork and Ross Diocesan Mission in Trujillo, Peru. In between, he was curate in Carrigaline (1986 – 1992) and curate in Clonakilty (1998 – 2000).  Following his time in Peru, he was on sabbatical for a year before returning home to be appointed Parish Priest of Schull in 2004. His ministry was later extended to include being Administrator of Goleen.

In October 2008, Canon Bernard was appointed Parish Priest of Kilmurry Parish and in September 2022 he was appointed Co-Parish Priest in the Family of Parishes of Bandon, Enniskeane & Desertserges,  Innishannon / Knockavilla, Kilbrittain, Kilmurry and Murragh & Templemartin.

May he now rest in the peace of the Lord.

 

Bishop announces priest changes

02 July 2024

Bishop Fintan Gavin has announced changes to appointments of priests in the Diocese of Cork and Ross.

Announcing the changes which are effective on July 27th, Bishop Fintan said that he is grateful to the priests who are undertaking new appointments this year and to those who retire from a fulltime appointment. 

"I continue to be grateful for their willingness to minister in new ways with colleagues and with people in Families of Parishes," he said.. 

Priests taking up appointments in Families of Parishes in July 2024


Priests at this year's Chrism MassPriests at this year's Chrism Mass

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Fifth anniversary of Bishop Fintan's ordination as bishop

29 June 2024

Bishop Fintan GavinBishop Fintan Gavin

Today is the fifth anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Fintan Gavin.

On this date five years ago Bishop Fintan Gavin was ordained Bishop of Cork and Ross. 

The concelbrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne was full with a capacity congregation representative of the Diocese, the Catholic Church in Ireland and the Bishop's family and friends.

Bishop John Buckley was the principal celebrant.

We pray for continued blessings for Bishop Fintan as he shepherds our diocese.

Scoil an Athar Tadhg Carrignavar is Blessed and Officially Opened by Bishop Fintan

28 June 2024

On Friday 21st June Bishop Fintan blessed and officially opened the new state-of-the-art school building at Scoil an Athar Tadhg in Carrignavar.

This was a special occasion for Carrignavar Parish and the school community. School Pupils, staff, Board of Management, Principal Mr. Cormac Duggan, Canon Martin Keohane Co-PP, parents, families, invited guests, public representatives and the wider parish gathered in the new school building to celebrate a specially prepared liturgy. The participation, prayers and singing of the children was wonderful. Bishop Fintan then blessed the new building.

Bishop Fintan Blesses Scoil an Athar Tadhg in Carrignavar.Bishop Fintan Blesses Scoil an Athar Tadhg in Carrignavar.

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Scoil Náisiúnta an Chroí Naofa in Glounthaune welcomes Bishop Fintan

26 June 2024
Plenty of Questions for Bishop Fintan during his Pastoral Visit to Scoil an Chroí Naofa in GlounthaunePlenty of Questions for Bishop Fintan during his Pastoral Visit to Scoil an Chroí Naofa in Glounthaune

Recently, Bishop Fintan was warmly welcomed on his pastoral visit to Scoil Náisiúnta an Chroí Naofa in Glounthaune Parish by Principal Mr Damien Irwin, school staff, pupils, representatives of the Board of Management and Parent Association members.

Mr Irwin spoke with pupils about the Catholic ethos of the school and how it is tangible in every aspect of daily school life. He acknowledged and thanked Fr Damian O’Mahony Co-PP for his support and warm relationship that he has cultivated with the school.

 

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Bishop Fintan addresses first Intentional Youth Ministry event in Ireland

24 June 2024

Over 160 young adults from across the island of Ireland gathered Saturday last for the inaugural ‘Intentional Young Adult Ministry’ gathering in Clongowes Wood College, Clane Co Kildare.  

Themed Into the deep and hosted by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the event was comprised of participant-led activities, reflections and the celebration of Mass.

Guest speaker for the Into the deep gathering was Fr. Stephen Wang, Archdiocese of Westminster, England, who founded the Sycamore programme for faith formation.

Addressing the participants, Bishop Fintan Gavin welcomed the representatives of dioceses and young adult ministry groups from across the country.

While there are many young people involved in Youth 2000, Alpha, Sycamore, Lourdes Pilgrimages and other projects inspired by movements and religious in Ireland, there are challenges to be recognised, he said.

“The context of Youth Ministry has changed so much. As a young person you have to stand out from your peers, and the culture does not support you as it did in the past. When we think of the small numbers of young people in the Church in Ireland today we could well feel despair, desolation - like we have fished all night long and caught nothing.”

“We are called to go beyond our traditional boundaries and meet young adults where they are - both physically and spiritually.  We are called to go to new shores and to connect with people one on one.”

See more on the Bishops' Conference website.

Organisers Gerard Hanley, Bishop Fintan Gavin and Miriam Goulding, with keynote speaker Fr Stephen Wang (Catholic Communications Office)Organisers Gerard Hanley, Bishop Fintan Gavin and Miriam Goulding, with keynote speaker Fr Stephen Wang (Catholic Communications Office)

 

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Diocese of Cork and Ross Cork City’s Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday 22nd will be live streamed at this link.
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The Procession moves through the city to Grand Parade where it concludes with Benediction.
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