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Lourdes Young Adult Helpers 2024
We have just a couple of spaces left for young adults on our Lourdes pilgrimage.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young adults to assist pilgrims in need, and deepen their faith by experiencing the unique spirituality of Lourdes.
For more information, contact Sheila at youthministry@corkandross.org or call 021 430 1717.
Cork and Ross Pilgrims return home spiritually enriched after Rome pilgrimage
The group of 53 young pilgrims from the Diocese of Cork and Ross have returned home inspired and uplifted after a powerful week-long pilgrimage to Rome, highlighted by an overnight vigil with Pope Leo and over a million young Catholics from around the world.
On Saturday, their journey began with a deeply moving celebration of Mass beneath the Chair of St Peter in St Peter’s Basilica. Some members of the group had the privilege of actively participating in the Mass; serving, reading, and singing in the choir.
In the afternoon, the group travelled to Tor Vergata, the site for the overnight vigil. There, they joined over a million young pilgrims from all across the world for an evening of prayer, music, joy, and celebration of our faith with Pope Leo.


Young pilgrims in Rome spend day in reflection and prayer
The Cork and Ross pilgrims are continuing their joyful and faith-filled Jubilee of Youth pilgrimage with another prayerful day.
The morning began with the Irish Catechesis, where the pilgrims were joined by the Sisters of Life with Sr Mary Grace SV speaking on how faith sets the stage for lasting hope. The Catechesis was then followed by the celebration of Mass.


Bishop announces additional priest changes in the Diocese of Cork and Ross
In addition to priest changes already announced this summer, Bishop Fintan has made these additional appointments:
Fr Vineesh K Ulahannan MI (Camilians, India), to become Curate pro tem in the Family of Parishes of Douglas & Rochestown, Frankfield & Grange and Turner’s Cross effective from 26th July 2025.
Fr John Fitzgerald MSC, to become Co-Parish Priest in the Family of Parishes of Ballineaspaig, Curraheen Road, Sacred Heart and Wilton, taking effect from 15th August 2025.
Fr Jojo Thalikasthanam CMI (Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, India),to become Curate in the the Family of Parishes of Ballinora, Ballincollig, Kilmurry and Ovens & Farran, taking effect from 30th August 2025.
Fr Con Doherty MSC Co-PP in the Family of Parishes of Ballineaspaig, Curraheen Road, Sacred Heart and Wilton has been appointed to the MSC Community in Carrig na bhFear by the MSC Provincial.
Commenting on the changes, Bishop Fintan paid tribute to the priests involved.
"I am grateful to the priests who are generously offering their services in the Diocese of Cork and Ross in undertaking these new appointments. I am grateful to Fr Con Doherty MSC for his ministry in Sacred Heart Parish since 2022.”
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