Diocesan News
Bishop Fintan Gavin welcomes the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA as our new pope.
Cardinal Prevost has taken the name Pope Leo XIV and his election comes on day two of the Conclave in Rome where 133 cardinal electors were gathered in the Sistine Chapel.
Bishop Fintan Gavin also extends his congratulations to the community of Augustinian Friars in Cork as the new pope belongs to the worldwide Augustinian family which is one of the oldest religious orders of the Catholic Church.
“It’s very encouraging to hear the key points made by the Holy Father in his first remarks. He emphasised the need for unity and peace in the world and in the Church.”
“Pope Leo also has a connection with Cork and Ross Diocese because until last year he was a bishop in Peru. Many of the priests and religious sisters in our diocese have also spent time as missionaries in Peru.”
The choice of name which the new pope has taken also tells us something of his emphasis in faith, Bishop Fintan said.
“Pope Leo XIII, the last pope to take the name Leo, issued an important document in 1891 on the social teaching of the Church. And this new pope is someone who has ministered among the poor in Peru.”
I invite the people of our diocese to pray for Pope Leo as he becomes our chief shepherd and guides us closer to the Risen Lord.”
Cardinal Provost announced as Pope Leo XIV
The publication of bidding prayers for this Sunday (11 May) is postponed until conclave ends
If the conclave continues into Friday the prayers will be published on Friday (9 May)
Bidding Prayers for Sunday 11 May
Four Days to Go!
Religious Sister who is an international speaker at faith events will speak to young people in Cork.
Sr Mary Grace will speak on hope at CONNECT6 event in Cork
Saturday 10 May - 2:00pm
Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork
Sr Mary Grace, originally from Australia, is a highly sought-after speaker at youth conferences attended by thousands, and a prominent figure on YouTube.
The day will feature insightful presentations and sharing, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the opportunity for Confession.
There is a registration fee of €10, which includes pizza.
This week the Office for Mission and Ministry completed the Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment sessions with 16 Families of Parishes
Since mid-January, each Family of Parishes hosted three gatherings, creating spaces for reflection, deep listening, and hopeful conversation. The engagement of teams of Priests and Parish Leadership Teams was both encouraging and inspiring, showing a real desire to journey together in faith.
Over the next month we will also be engaging with other groups and communities, and we are now in the process of collating the feedback shared at these gatherings, which will help shape the path ahead.
Sincere thanks to our dedicated volunteer facilitators who gave their time so generously and accompanied each Family of Parishes with care and commitment.
Prayer Listening and Discernment with St. Josephs Mayfield Upper Mayfield Pastoral Care of Holy Family Church Military Hill
Maranatha, the first annual faith-based high energy music for Post-Primary Schools in the Diocese of Cork & Ross. Pic: Brian Lougheed
The Diocese of Cork and Ross was delighted to host the highly successful Maranatha 2025 event, held in a packed City Hall this March.
Students from over 20 post-primary schools across the Diocese took part in what marked the first of an annual celebration of music, faith and community.
Maranatha was created to bring young people together to celebrate faith and identity through music and have fun at the same time, offering a full day of activities and connection before culminating in the evening concert.
The energy and enthusiasm of the students made the inaugural event a memorable occasion — and plans are already in place for its return on Thursday, 26th February 2026.
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