Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund Annual Collection 2026
The annual collection for the Diocesan Sick/Assisted Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of 7th/8th February 2026.
The Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday 18th September to Wednesday 23rd September this year. People are encouraged to join the pilgrimage as helpers (male and female), nurses and doctors to assist pilgrims in Lourdes. Further information is available on the Cork and Ross Diocesan Website, by emailing:
There has always been great support for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund and your support and continued generosity for the collection on 7th/8th February is greatly appreciated.
All welcome: Mass Animated by Young Adults
A particular welcome to young adults
A Mass animated by young adults takes place on the second Sunday of each month, with the next celebration on Sunday, 8th February at 7pm in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church. While all are welcome, there is a particular invitation to young adults.
Hosted by the City Centre Family of Parishes, this Mass offers a welcoming space for young adults to gather, pray and grow in faith together. There will refreshments available after in the parish centre.
Cork Scripture Group would like to invite anyone who is interested in Scripture to join us for the following course.
Cork Scripture Group
4 Monday nights (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd March) on ‘Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say rejoice!’ Presenters: Sean O’Sullivan, Pontianus Jafla Vitalis, Rosalie Moloney, Phil Mortell.
Saturday workshop (March 21st) on ‘Surprised by Joy: Reflecting on the theme of joy in the Psalms.’ facilitated by Sean Goan, Tarsus Scripture School, Dublin.
Cost: €50 for the entire course including workshop and €10 for the workshop.
To book a place please email
Formation in Faith for Young Adults
The Diocese of Cork and Ross, in collaboration with UCC Chaplaincy and the Presentation Brothers LEAF Project, is delighted to offer a new Formation in Faith programme for young adults (18–35 years).
The programme begins on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, and will run for 9 weeks, from 5.45–8.00pm in Mardyke House, Cork (T12 W8RP).
Participants can choose between two concurrent pathways:
Each session begins with food and refreshments, and provide participants with an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion.
To sign-up or for more information, email Sheila at
Diocesan Celebration of the Day for Consecrated Life: Please join us in thanking God for the witness, service, and faith of those who have dedicated their lives to God through consecrated life on Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 3.30pm in St. Francis’ Church, Cork. All are welcome.
Songs of Praise: Choir directors, choir and music group members, organists, musicians, singers etc are warmly invited to Songs of Praise on Sunday, February 1st 2026 at 2.30pm in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne. Join us for an afternoon of reflection, prayer, learning new music, and lifting our voices together in praise. This is a free event (donations welcome on the day). Light hospitality will be provided. Please register in advance via: https://tinyurl.com/songsofpraise2026
