Hope comes seeping through the feedback from the people of the diocese to the bishop during a special year which commenced this last year
At Gougane Sunday 2025, Bishop Fintan launched what he termed a “Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment” throughout the diocese.
It’s purpose was to have people of all ages listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Catholic Church in Cork and Ross at this time, to listen to one another and to develop a sense of the future.
Key moments during the year were when the Office for Mission and Ministry of the diocese organised meetings in every family of parishes and other faith communities. They were presented with challenging questions and asked for their views and responses.
All the feedback was compiled into local and diocesan reports and shared with the diocese.
View a Summary of all Responses
Bishop Fintan has published a response to the main threads of the reports.
Meeting at Rosscarbery - Sunday 7 September
In September, two diocesan meetings have been organised for representatives of the parishes across the diocese to connect again with the main themes and to reflect on proposed responses from both the people and the bishop.
The first meeting was held in Rosscarbery on Sunday 7 September and the second is planned in Cork on Sunday 14 September.
Photos: Andy Gibson
