You are invited to join the Sisters for a:
at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork
Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 7 Feb 2026Learn about the Fatima Message, the Rosary, the First Saturdays, the lives of the three visionaries, and visit the tomb and home of Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa, who lived solely on the Eucharist for 13 years.
The cost is €915 which includes, flights, half board accommodation, airport transfers, day trip to Balasar, trip to Valinhos and Adjustrel, trip to the Irish Dominican Sisters' Convent.
There are places available to fly from Cork Airport, and also from Dublin Airport. Limited places are available.
For more information call Damien on 087 20 49 048
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
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.
Lourdes 2026A 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:
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.
Mass Animated by Young Adults 2026‘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
Cork Scripture 2026The 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
and will run for 9 weeks, from 5.45 to 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
Formation in Faith 2026
