News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes
All Ireland Rosary Rally - Knock - Saturday, June 1st 2024
Join thousands of people from around Ireland and beyond for the All Ireland Rosary Rally on June 1st. The day begins at 9.30am with a Conference in St. John's Centre. Speakers include Fr Brendan Kilcoyne, Fr Joseph Mary Deane CFR, and Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM. Then there is a chance to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland in St John Centre from 1130am. The keynote speaker, Mother Adela Galindo, is coming from Miami, Florida, and she will speak in the Basilica at 1pm. The Stations of the Cross will be outside from 2pm, followed by the Rosary procession. Mass will commence at 3pm in the Basilica and will include the anointing of the sick. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the Main Celebrant. Dana will join the choir to sing. There will also be rosary and scapular making workshops in the marquee. Over 50 buses are going from around Ireland. See www.allirelandrosaryrally.com for more details.
The Cork Diocesan Pioneer Mass will be held at 7.30p.m. on Thursday 30th May in the Church of St.Mary and St. John Ballincollig.
Everybody is welcome to this mass to pray for all those who suffer because of addiction to alcohol and other substances.
If you or a member of your family are due to receive an emblem for your Pioneer membership as Diamond, Golden or Silver Jubilarian or if you would like to join the Pioneers as an Adult or a Young Pioneer, please contact Sorcha Uí Laoghaire at 086 36 42619 / email
An invitation to the 98th Cork Eucharistic Procession
The 98th Cork Eucharistic Procession to mark the feast of Corpus Christi will take place on Sunday May 26th. The procession will leave the North Cathedral at 3pm and make its way through the city to Saints Peter and Paul's where there will be a short liturgy and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Parish groups are encouraged to gather at the Cathedral and to process together under their parish banner. For those who may have mobility issues, you will be able to join the procession at the river side of the Opera House under a Eucharistic Banner. The Stewards will facilitate and direct this group to join the Procession. The media reported that over four thousand people processed in 2023, and it is wonderful to see that the Eucharistic Procession continues to unite people of faith across Cork from many different communities and backgrounds. The procession which will celebrate 100 years in 2026, is a great public witness to our faith in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. People from Parishes throughout the Diocese and especially those around the city are strongly encouraged to join us for this important event for our city and our people of faith united around the Eucharist.
Alpha Ireland is offering an Explore Alpha day (10am to 3pm) in Douglas on Saturday, May 18th for those who are not yet running Alpha or have just started to do so. The day will start with an overview of the Alpha Cultures (Hospitality, Invitation and Prayer) before breaking into groups to look deeper at each of the Alpha Suite courses: Alpha, Alpha Youth, The Marriage Courses and The Parenting Courses.
Please click on the following link for more details and to book your place(s): Explore Alpha (Cork) — Alpha Ireland | Create space to explore life, faith, and meaning
The Office for Mission and Ministry is also very happy to provide further training and support for Parishes and Families of Parishes who wish to begin Alpha in the Autumn.
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 25 May 2024
2:00pm to 4:00pm
at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork
Every Blessing to the Boys and Girls making their Sacriment of Confirmation.
Confirmation Prayer
Lord, You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people,
so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent.
Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation
as they listen to Your voice.
Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfillment
the good work that You have begun in them.
As we prepare these children for Confirmation,
make each of us an instrument of Your love.
Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others,
and to be patient with what we do not understand.
Deepen our faith in the Gospel
and help us to pass it on by our example.
We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo, 26th May 2024.
€849.00 pps. Price includes return Bus/Train, 5 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick, Ballintubber Abbey & Ashford Castle. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact 094 900 6426 or 087 1890236 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Is God calling you to become a Diocesan Priest?
This year has been designated as a National Year of Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood and there are many different events taking place around the country in relation to it. We are delighted to announce that there will be a "Come and See" event for young men between the ages of 18 and 40 who are thinking of Diocesan Priesthood. A "Come and See" Afternoon has been arranged for Sunday 2nd July from 2pm – 5pm in Mardyke House.
It is an afternon which will include prayer, reflection, sharing, discussion, and a social dimension
In recent years this have been very helpful and effective way for young men in the Diocese to take a first step to discern a calling to the priesthood.
A short invitational video has been prepared for the event as follows: https://youtu.be/kXlhv-XeKyU
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086 074 9169
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087 609 3424
Togher
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May 2024
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April 2024
- Explore Alpha Day - 18th May in Douglas from 10am to 3pm
- Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 25 May 2024
- Legion of Mary - Recruitment Drive - Saturday & Sunday 28th April - Togher
- Confirmation 2024 - Togher Boys and Girls National School - Tuesday 16th April 2024
- Pilgrimage to Knock 26th May 2024
- "Come and See" - Sunday July 2nd from 2-5pm - Mardyke House
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March 2024