News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes
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.
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.
This is a great opportunity to pray for all those affected by the problems associated with addiction. There will be a presentation of certificates and pins after Mass. 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
There will be refreshments after Mass.
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
Bishop Fintan invites parishioners to join in the celebration of the Mass of Chrism on
Holy Thursday (March 28th) at 10am
at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork
At this Mass with priests and parishioners from the Diocese the Oils of Baptism and the Sick are blessed. Bishop Fintan will also consecrate the Oil of Chrism which will be used in parishes during the year. Bishop Fintan and the Priests of the Diocese will renew their priestly promises during this Mass. Everyone is most welcome to attend.
Emergency Phone (urgent calls)
Ballyphehane
086 074 9169
The Lough
087 609 3424
Togher
087 249 5075
Latest Articles
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April 2024
- Explore Alpha Day - 18th May in Douglas from 10am to 3pm
- Cork Diocesan Pioneer Mass - Thursday 30th May at 7:30pm - Church of St. Mary & St. John, Ballincollig
- 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