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Timoleague parishioner prepares for ordination as permanent deacon

13 June 2024

Paul Ryan with family and clergy at Kinsale ChurchPaul Ryan with family and clergy at Kinsale Church

Timoleague parishioner prepares for ordination as permanent deacon.

Paul Ryan from Clogagh in Timoleague Parish was formally launched on the path to ordination as a deacon in a ceremony in Kinsale Parish Church recently.

Bishop Fintan Gavin acknowledged Paul's suitability for ordination in the presence of Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás, who was accompanied by his partner Emma Murphy from Newcestown.

Parishioners of Kinsale, among whom Paul has been engaged in pastoral work over the last while, prayed that Paul's path to ordination would be smooth, in a ceremony during the parish's 12 noon Mass on Pentecost Sunday, 19 May.

There are already three permanent deacons ministering in the Diocese of Cork and Ross. 

Learn about Deacons in our Diocese

Over 120 young people gather for Summer CONNECT BBQ

08 June 2024
the CONNECT event in Cork for young adultsthe CONNECT event in Cork for young adults

Over one hundred and twenty young people gathered at the Presentation Brothers' Mardyke House in Cork City on Thursday evening for a summer BBQ and celebration of their faith

This is the sixth CONNECT youth gathering organised by the Diocese of Cork and Ross. Young adults came from the four corners of the diocese, from many of the different youth groups, parishes and international communities to connect with one another. 

The young people organised a surprise presentation which was made to Bishop Fintan Gavin to mark the occasion of his thirty-three years of priesthood. 

Speaking the event, Bishop Gavin said: "it is not easy to be a young person today, and also to be a young person of faith, but by gathering together we support and encourage one another."

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Presentation family celebrates new brother’s First Profession

07 June 2024

The Presentation Family in Cork celebrated the first profession of a new Brother on June 1st

Antony Sahayampillai (28), a native of Sri Lanka, has been studying in Ireland for the past three years.

The Mass of Religious Profession was celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin in the beautiful and historic church of St. Finbarr’s South. It was attended by a large number of people, including many young people involved in youth ministry and the various faith movements in the Diocese of Cork & Ross.

Br. Antony’s vows were received by Br. Barry Noel, Congregation Leader of the Presentation Brothers.

In his homily, Bishop Fintan said that in answering the God’s call, Antony is inspired by a deep faith in Jesus, a faith which was first nurtured in the context of his own parents and family.

Antony Sahayampillai celebrates his First Profession as Presentation BrotherAntony Sahayampillai celebrates his First Profession as Presentation Brother

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Bishop Fintan attends Vatican conference on youth ministry in Rome

05 June 2024
Bishop Fintan meets Pope Francis after the Vatican conferenceBishop Fintan meets Pope Francis after the Vatican conference

Nearly 300 delegates representing bishops’ conferences from around the world recently met in Rome to participate in the International Youth Ministry Conference. 

Bishop Fintan Gavin represented the Irish Bishops’ Conference and was among the delegates from 110 countries.

The event was held in preparation for the 2027 World Youth Day (WYD), which is scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea.

Pope Francis also addressed the delegates and spent time with them at the conclusion of the conference. 

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Bon Secours Sisters in Cork mark 200 years since foundation

04 June 2024

The Bon Secours Sisters in Cork recently celebrated the bicentenary of the congregation with Mass at which Bishop Fintan Gavin was the principal celbrant.

The congregation was founded in France in 1824 in the years after the French Revolution. 

In his homily at the Mass, Bishop Fintan said that while the first sisters arrived to Dublin in 1861, it was in Cork that the congregation really thrived, and a large religious community and hospital grew.

For over 200 years, women from France, and later from Ireland and the United States, and in more recent times from Peru and The Congo have dedicated their lives as Sisters of Bon Secours because they have been inspired to share the promise of blessedness made by Jesus in the Beatitudes with those who are most in need of hope, light, comfort and love.    

“A bicentenary celebration such as today’s, is a fitting occasion to pay tribute to the countless Sisters of Bon Secours who have left everything and selflessly answered that call of Christ to bring his healing and his compassion into the lives of those who needed it most,” Bishop Fintan said.

At the Mass to mark the Bicentenary of the Bon Secours Sisters(Photo: Gerard McCarthy)At the Mass to mark the Bicentenary of the Bon Secours Sisters(Photo: Gerard McCarthy)

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Special School Welcomes Bishop Fintan

31 May 2024
Pupils warmly welcome Bishop Fintan to Our Lady of Good Counsel Special School in BallincolligPupils warmly welcome Bishop Fintan to Our Lady of Good Counsel Special School in Ballincollig

Recently Bishop Fintan visited Our Lady of Good Counsel Special School in Ballincollig.

He was warmly welcomed by the pupils, staff, school principal Ms Aisling Power, Board of Management Chairperson Mr Harold Brooks , Fr Alan O’ Leary Co-PP and parent representatives.

He joined in a beautiful prayer assembly where pupils sang wonderfully. He then answered pupil questions in a Q&A session in which pupils enquired about many things and Bishop Fintan shared stories of his life and work.

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Thousands convene in Cork city at 98th annual Eucharistic Procession

27 May 2024

Over 4,500 people braved the inclement weather to take to the streets of Cork city on Sunday for the 98th annual Eucharistic Procession

Bishop of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin carried the Blessed Sacrament in the Procession from the North Cathedral to St Patrick’s Steet to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.

All ages were represented in the crowds along the route and at Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church where Bishop Gavin preached the homily and imparted Benediction.

Families and individuals from Brazilian, Polish, Indian and Ukrainian communities also participated in the event alongside the Butter Exchange Band and a choir drawn from church choirs across the city.

Bishop Fintan Gavin carries the Blessed Sacrament in the ProcessionBishop Fintan Gavin carries the Blessed Sacrament in the Procession

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Togher Parish Schools Welcome Bishop Fintan

22 May 2024
Bishop Fintan meets 2nd - 6th Classes in Togher Boys BNS.  Also in photo is Mr. Kieran Kelly, School Principal, Fr. John Walsh Co-PP and Ms. Susan O'Hanrahan, Diocesan Co-Ordinator for Faith Formation in Primary schoolsBishop Fintan meets 2nd - 6th Classes in Togher Boys BNS
Also in photo is Mr. Kieran Kelly, School Principal, Fr. John Walsh Co-PP and Ms. Susan O'Hanrahan, Diocesan Co-Ordinator for Faith Formation in Primary schools

Recently Bishop Fintan visited both Togher Parish Primary Schools, Togher Boys National School and Scoil An Athar Maitiú Girls School

He was warmly received in both schools where he met pupils in 2nd – 6th Classes as part of a Prayer Assembly in the school hall followed by an opportunity to answer pupil questions. He then moved around the school to meet junior classes and special classes in their classrooms. He also had the opportunity to meet staff members socially for refreshments in the school staff rooms.

In the course of his pastoral visit he also met Board of Management members and Parents Association representatives in both schools.

Bishop Fintan looks forward to visiting more primary school communities before the summer and in the autumn.

There are 175 primary schools in the Diocese of Cork and Ross in the patronage of the Bishop.

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Confirmations 2024: Bishop Fintan sends Letter of Thanks to Schools and Parishes

18 May 2024

Bishop Fintan has written to school principals, Confirmation teachers and school staffs to thank them for their support and involvement in arranging the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation in parishes.

A series of diocesan workshops took place in January to support schools and parishes in preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament in parishes from early February – early May this year. These workshops were very well attended and introduced some new innovations that enhanced the celebration of the Sacrament.

Overall, Bishop Fintan complimented the simplicity of liturgies giving a sense of reverence and enhancing the overall experience for the candidates, their families, schools and parishes.

Further diocesan workshops are planned for the early autumn in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in parishes next year.

Letter of Thanks

Sacrament of Confirmation in Parishes 2024Sacrament of Confirmation in Parishes 2024

CONNECT Summer BBQ - 6 June 2024

15 May 2024
CONNECT BBQ Thursday 6 June at 7pmCONNECT BBQ  Thursday 6 June at 7pm

CONNECT Summer BBQ for young adults aged between 18 and 35 years

This will take place on:

Thursday 6 June
at 7pm
in Mardyke House

It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other young people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross. The evening will include food, fellowship, music and much more. There is a nominal fee of €8.

Register for the CONNECT BBQ

Location of Mardyke House

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Photos from Cork and Ross Friends and Family in Faith's post Last weekend, altar servers from the parishes of Barryroe and Kilbrittain took part in the filming of new training videos for the Diocese.
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Photos from Cork and Ross Friends and Family in Faith's post The Cork and Ross Jubilee of Youth Pilgrims met at Mardyke House for an evening of reflection, prayer, and community.
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