Youth Ministry
Sheila KelleherCoordinator of Youth Ministry and Digital Communications
Sheila Kelleher
Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Digital Communications
Tel (021) 430 1717
Email:
Sheila is based at the Diocesan Offices in Redemption Road. She is from Clontead Parish and in recent years has worked with the Chaplaincy at UCC.
Youth Ministry is about supporting the outreach of families of parishes, colleges, and schools and “wherever two or three” young people gather, to bring the message of Christ to them in new ways.
Sheila is happy to work alongside those who are already involved in programmes for young people as well as helping those who wish to take first steps in this essential part of our mission.
Br. Martin Kenneally led the group discussion and planning
The CONNECT coordinating group gathered on Sunday for an afternoon of reflection and prayer at Mardyke House
Lead by Br. Martin Kenneally, the group took time to pray and discern as they plan for future CONNECT events.
CONNECT events are organised in the diocese to support the faith lifeof young adults and often feature key-note speakers as well time for prayer and Mass.
This time of spiritual reflection allowed the group to pause and ensure our upcoming events align with the Holy Spirit's guidance for the young people in our Diocese.
Some of the participants on this Autumn's Sycamore & Foundations in Theology programmesTwo faith formation programmes for young adults in our diocese celebrate success
Over 60 young adults attended two programmes on faith formation and theology for young adults in the Diocese of Cork and Ross this Autumn.
The Sycamore series and Foundations into Theology programme ran concurrently for 10 weeks and were designed for young adults aged 18-35.
The collaboration between the Diocese of Cork and Ross, UCC Chaplaincy, and the Presentation Brothers LEAF Project offered an engaging opportunity for young people to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith.
Both groups met on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm in Mardyke House. Each session began with pizza and fellowship, followed by programme-specific discussions on core topics of faith. The evening was brought to an end with both groups coming together for Compline in the Presentations Brothers Oratory at Mardyke House.
Over 160 young Catholics gathered on the grounds of UCC on Sunday to CONNECT about faith and meet with other young people from the Diocese of Cork and Ross
Fr Columba Jordan CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and Ms Katie Ascough, Founder of ‘Called to More’, were the guest speakers at CONNECT 5 to speak on this year’s CONNECT theme which was “In a troubled world, Dare to Hope”.
This was the fifth in a series of meetings of young people which were initiated by Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross, to help young Catholics CONNECT with each other in a sociable and reflective atmosphere.
Speaking to the young people between 18 and 35 years, Fr Columba said “We don’t get hope by figuring out the problems of the world. We get hope from the Lord. Hope is based on what God has promised.”
CONNECT 5 Attendees
Attendees at the Launch of Maranatha which is set to take place in City Hall Thursday 6 March“O Lord shout for joy. Jesus is a-risen shout for joy.”
At the launch of Maranatha 2025, music, singing and laughter could be heard streaming from Mardyke House Cork on Wednesday last as teachers from Post-Primary Schools throughout the Diocese engaged in a workshop of liturgical and inspirational contemporary music.
Maranatha is the first of what will become an annual faith-based, high energy music event for young people from parishes throughout the Diocese attending post-primary schools. Almost half of the Post-Primary schools throughout the diocese will participate in this initiative.
Latest News
