Diocesan News

Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross, Ireland

Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools

Bishop Fintan Gavin has announced the appointment of Mary Anne Collins as Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools in the Diocese of Cork and Ross

Mary Anne is based at the Diocesan Offices on Redemption Road.

Mary Anne is a native of Aughadown Parish and is a qualified primary school teacher, having studied at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in education along with the Certificate in Religious Education. Mary Anne has eleven years teaching experience in various types of primary schools, including serving as Teaching Principal at Goleen National School for the past seven.

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Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 27 Sept 2025

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 27 September 2025

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information

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A New Beginning for Young Adult Community at St. Peter and Paul’s

Retreat Day KinsaleSeven young adults will be joining this year’s Young Adult Community at St. Peter and Paul's

Last Saturday was the induction day for the Young Adult Community of St. Peter and Paul's, held in the Friary, Kinsale. Seven young adults met as a community for the very first time.

The day was filled with joy, reflection, fun, and a sense of anticipation for the journey ahead. Together we shared a meal, celebrated Mass in the Friary, and met the priests from The Cathedral Family of Parishes. Bishop Fintan, also joined the group offering encouragement and support.

We look forward with hope and excitement to what lies ahead for this new community of faith and friendship.

Irish Catholic Bishops call people to think again about Sunday Mass

Gathering as a community on the Lord’s Day to celebrate the Eucharist has always been at the heart of our Church

However, changes in society - some brought by the Covid19 pandemic - have seen some people’s connect with Sunday Mass weakened.

Ireland's Catholic Bishops have launched material in print and online with which they invite people to reflect on the profound importance of Sunday Mass.

Welcoming Why Sunday Matters in a video message, Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildate and Leighlin, said, “As we journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Irish Bishops’ Conference invites everyone to. We recognise it not only as an obligation, but also as a precious gift – the source and summit of our faith.”

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Altar Server Training Videos Filmed in Barryroe and Kilbrittain Parishes

Last weekend, altar servers from the parishes of Barryroe and Kilbrittain took part in the filming of new training videos for the Diocese.

The videos will act as a helpful resource for parents and adult volunteers, offering guidance on how to train and form altar servers within their own parishes.

The videos will be available shortly on our website and YouTube channel.

DSC 6105Filming the altar server training videos in Kilbrittain Parish.