All those connected with our Catholic Primary Schools are invited to join Bishop Fintan Gavin in celebrating a Mass to pray for God’s blessings for the new school year

at:

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen
Monday 14th September at 7:30pm

followed by refreshments at St. Joseph’s National School

or

Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork
Tuesday 15th September at 7:30pm

followed by refreshments at the Cathedral Visitor Centre

Mass for the New school Year 2026

Thinking about being a Priest in the Diocese of Cork & Ross?

If you are between the ages of 18 and 40 and feel there is a possibility that God may be calling you to be a diocesan priest, then our monthly Discernment Group Meetings may be a good way to help you to discern this call.

It is a gentle non-committal first step in the process which takes the form of a monthly meeting with other men discerning their call. The monthly meetings offer an opportunity for prayer, conversation, fellowship and accompaniment. An experienced spiritual director will also be provided to help guide you along the path. 

The first meeting takes place on

Saturday September 26th

To find more, have a chat, or to register your interest, please email Fr Marius at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

God is calling you to be a Priest?

Fr Lawrence Carney – Munster Event, 26th September

HLI Ireland: Fr Lawrence Carney (USA), international speaker and popular author, Provincial Tour of Ireland.

Join us for the Munster event at the Horse and Jockey Hotel

on

Saturday 26th September at 6:45pm

with a First Class Relic of St Thérèse. Free admission

Fr. Lawence carney Tour

World Youth Day 2027 Launch

The Diocese of Cork and Ross is planning a pilgrimage for young adults (18-30) to

World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea, from late July to early August 2027.

This will be a journey of faith and prayer, giving young adults the opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ, join Pope Leo, and journey with hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world.

An Information Evening will be held

on 

Wednesday, 16 September at 7pm in Mardyke House, Cork

(T12 W8RP).

We encourage all interested young adults to attend to learn more about the pilgrimage, the programme, costs, fundraising opportunities, and the registration process.

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

All welcome:

Mass Animated by Young Adults

A particular welcome to young adults

An Mass animated by young adults takes place on the second Sunday of each month, with the next celebration 

 on

Sunday, 13^th September at 7pm in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church.

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.

All are welcome.

Join the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Pilgrimage to Fatima

from the

22 to 26 September 2026

ex Cork and Dublin

Spiritual Director Fr Joe McGee, MSC.

For more details ring Karen in Barters Travel on 021 485 1700