The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Tory Top Road Ballyphehane was opened and Blessed in 1985. It was Blessed by Bishop John Buckley (Bishop Emeritus Cork and Ross) 40 Years ago on July 15th. 

Also present on that day with the people of Ballyphehane were Canon Michael Cahalane R.I.P., Fr Liam O hící, Canon John Paul Hegarty.

Mass of Thanksgiving 12noon Sunday July 12th 2025 for all those who have contributed to the establishment and Maintenance of the Grotto.  Rosary will be recited after Mass. (Weather permitting)

Fr Gregory Howard Co PP

A Special Mass to mark the centenary of the death of Matt Talbot will be held in the Church of the Ascension, Gurranabraher Parish T23 HK31 on Friday 27th June at 7.30 p.m. 

The celebrant is Rev. Fr. Tomás Walsh S.M. A.  This will be followed by prayers for Matt's beatification. 

The Annual Commemoration in honour of Fr. Mathew will take place at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 8th July at 7.30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Tory Top Road.T12 HW89 This will be followed by refreshments in the Community Centre, Togher,  T12 2X 2Y 

Many thanks for your help and support 

le gach dea ghuí agus beannacht

Sorcha Uí Laoghaire

Cork Regional Pioneer Council 

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

This September join the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart as we walk the Camino Frances.  We will end this special fundraising pilgrimage with two days in Fatima.  Ex Dublin.”  

Spiritual Director Fr Tony Horgan MSC.  For details ring Valerie at 021 4543988 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Regards,

Mary Morrish

Head of Fundraising | Cork

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The Cork Cathedral Family of Parishes is inviting young adults (18–30) to be part of our Young Adult Community at Saints Peter and Paul’s from September 2025 to June 2026!

🔸 Live in community with others who share your faith.
 🔸 Weekly meal, prayer, faith formation, socials, pilgrimages, and volunteering.
 🔸 Active involvement in parish life.
 🔸 Spiritual direction available.
 🔸 Cost: €150 per week plus utilities.

📢 Hear what past members say:
 💬 “A rich blessing on my life, making friends for life, growing deeper in faith, and experiencing the beauty of Catholic ministry.” – Mike
 💬 “Living in community has helped us grow as individuals, overcoming challenges and learning from one another.” – Anthony

📬 Interested? For an application form email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Closing date for applications 23^rd of June 2025

Applications Now Open for Ss Peter and Paul’s Young Adult Community!

The Cork Cathedral Family of Parishes invites young adults of faith aged 18–30 to consider living in Saints Peter and Paul’s Young Adult Community from September 2025 to June 2026.

This community is a place for both men and women, whether you are a third-level student or a young adult already working, to grow in faith, make lifelong friends, and get involved in projects within the Cathedral Family of Parishes.

What does community living entail?

• Weekly community meal
• Prayer, reflection, and faith formation
• Social gatherings and community life
• Volunteering opportunities
• Spiritual direction (optional)
• Active involvement in parish life and ministry

Cost: €150 per week plus utility bills.
For an application form email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Closing date for applications 23^rd of June 2025

An invitation to the 99th Cork Eucharistic Procession:

Please join us for the 99^th Eucharistic Procession which takes place on Sunday, June 22^nd leaving the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne at 3.00pm. It would be great to continue the tradition of parishioners from parishes throughout the city and beyond to walk in the procession.

Parking is available in the grounds of St. Anthony’s Convent, St. Mary’s Road (across from the Cathedral). This year to accommodate the growing large numbers it was decided to take the final prayer and Benediction outside onto a specially constructed platform down at the end of Grand Parade near the National Monument. For more details see www.corkandross.org

The Remembrance Mass in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock

The Remembrance Mass in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock will be celebrated on Wednesday 25^th June @ 7.30pm.

Please bring your own seat. In the event of bad weather, Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, Mahon. All are very welcome.

Kind regards,

Helen O’Sullivan

Holy Cross Parish Secretary

Matt Talbot Centenary weekend services

A  Cork celebration of the centenary of Matt Talbot's death will be held in The Church of the Ascension, Gurranabraher parish at 7.30 p.m. on Friday 27th June.

Fr. Tomás Walsh will be the celebrant and homilist at the mass and special prayers for Matt's beatification will be said.

Thank you for your help and support at all times

le gach dea ghuí agus beannacht

Sorcha Uí Laoghaire

Chairperson, Cork Regional Pioneer Council.

Pope Francis Remembrance

Following the announcement by the Holy See that Pope Francis has ‘returned to the
House of the Lord’, Bishop Fintan Gavin invites the people of the Diocese of Cork and
Ross to unite in prayer to God at this time. “I invite the parishioners, priests, deacons
and religious of our diocese to join as one with the faithful across the globe as we
commend Pope Francis to the Lord.

We give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of Pope Francis as shepherd of the people
of God and we thank God for his selfless service and dedication to the end of his
earthly life. We remember Pope Francis as one who challenged us to reach out to those
on the margins and to bring God’s mercy to all those we encounter. We pray together
that Pope Francis’ call to all of us to make this Jubilee Year a Year of Hope may be
fulfilled.

In what was to be his last pastoral message to the faithful on Easter Sunday, Pope
Francis said: ‘All those who put their hope in God place their feeble hands in his strong
and mighty hand; they let themselves be raised up and set out on a journey. Together
with the risen Jesus, they become pilgrims of hope, witnesses of the victory of love
and of the disarmed power of Life.’

We pray together now that Pope Francis prayer will be answered and that his soul
may be in eternal peace with God.“
An online Book of Condolences has been opened by the Irish Bishops' Conference and
people are invited to submit their messages of sympathy. Here