In the summer of 2021 Bishop Fintan Gavin encouraged the Diocese of Cork & Ross to face some new realities and challenges

He restated his commitment to the formation of “Families of Parishes” in the including a re-configuration of the parishes for mission

What is a “Family of Parishes”?

It describes the creation of a bond between a group of parishes in order to sustain their pastoral life. Practically this means parishioners, lay people, clergy and religious communities sharing resources, responsibilities, and ministry, strengthening our unity as one Body of Christ.

Family of ParishesFamily of Parishes

This particular Family of Parishes at tobedecided.ie is located to the east of the diocese and includes the five Parishes of:

Carrigaline   Crosshaven   Monkstown   Passage West   Tracton Abbey


Location Map of the Nine Churches

Fr Aidan CremenFr Aidan Cremen
Fr James McSweeneyFr James McSweeney
Fr David O’ConnellFr David O’Connell
Fr Michael O’ConnellFr Michael O’Connell
Msgr Aidan O’DriscollMsgr Aidan O’Driscoll
Deacon John GuireyDeacon John Guirey