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 18 September to Wednesday 23 September

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by ringing 085 252 5040.

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, 8 February

at 7:00pm
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.

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 to 8.00pm in Mardyke House, Cork (T12 W8RP).

Participants can choose between two concurrent pathways:

• Sycamore Formation Series: A video-based programme with guided group discussion on Catholic formation.

• Foundations in Theology: A lecture-based introduction to Catholic theology.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Formation in Faith 2026

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, 31 January 2026

at 3.30pm
in
St. Francis’ Church, Cork

All are welcome

Day of Consecrated Life

Choir directors, choir and music group members, organists, musicians, singers etc are warmly invited to

Songs of Praise

Sunday, 1 February 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 Here

Songs of Praise 2026