Diocesan News
99th Cork Eucharistic Procession - Invitation to Choirs
The 99th Eucharistic Procession takes place in Cork city on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Preparations are underway for this annual procession which is part of the tradition in the city and in parishes across the diocese. Organisers of the City Procession extend an invitation to parish choirs, school choirs, and music groups to participate and help lead the congregation in joyful song during this year's procession.
There will be a music practice on Tuesday 10th June at 6pm in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork. All voices are welcome!
For more information or to express your interest, please contact the organisers
Click here to watch video invitation
The Lourdes School Helper Group with Bishop Fintan Gavin and Lourdes Youth Leaders Fr. Marius O'Reilly and Sheila KelleherEighteen student helpers from three schools—St. Angela’s, Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, and Skibbereen Community School—gathered recently to prepare for the Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this September.
The day opened with an opportunity for the group to get to know one another and the Lourdes pilgrimage youth group leaders, Fr Marius O'Reilly and Sheila Kelleher.
Fr Marius led the group through the story of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. Sheila spoke on what it means to serve as a youth helper on the pilgrimage and what their involvement will mean.
On Sunday, May 25, the Polish Chaplaincy in the Diocese of Cork and Ross celebrated its 20th anniversary
The official structures of the Polish chaplaincy in the diocese began to take shape in November 2005. At that time, in response to the large number of Poles arriving in Ireland for work following Poland’s accession to the European Union, the then-bishop of Cork and Ross, John Buckley, decided that the Polish chaplaincy would be based at St. Augustine’s Church in the city center and appointed Fr. Piotr Galus from Tarnów as chaplain to the Polish community.
Since the beginning of 2025, the Polish chaplaincy has been relocated to Holy Cross Church in Mahon.
Polish Community in Cork and Ross celebrate 20 years
Diocesan job will support faith development in schools
The Diocese of Cork and Ross wishes to recruit a Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools
(Part-time three year fixed-term Contract)
The Diocese of Cork and Ross is a faith community of 68 parishes and 173 primary schools under the patronage of the Bishop of Cork and Ross. The diocese wishes to sustain and develop its commitment to support primary school communities, parishes and families of parishes by appointing a part-time Coordinator for Faith Formation in Primary Schools to support and guide religious education and faith formation.
The person in this role will support religious education and faith formation in Primary Schools under the patronage of the diocese, including the ‘Grow in Love’ programme through a range of activities including school visits to advise, resource and support teachers and similarly support parents, priests, parishes and families of parishes in faith formation.
What a joyful and grace-filled day for the Brazilian Catholic Community in Cork! Bishop Fintan Gavin celebrated Mass with the growing community.
Bishop Fintan Gavin to celebrated Mass with the community at Holy Trinity Church last weekend and was accompanied by Lorraine Buckley, Faith Development Coordinator. Their presence brought a deep sense of unity, encouragement, and spiritual strength to all present.
The Mass was very special and beautifully organised by the Brazilian community with great care and dedication. From the liturgy to the welcoming atmosphere, everything reflected the love and commitment of the members. The music during the celebration was truly amazing—inspiring, joyful, and uplifting. It touched hearts and helped make the experience even more meaningful for everyone present.
Bishop Fintan with Brazilian community
