News and Announcements from the Family of Parishes
Purple Day
"In Ireland today, over 45,000 people live with epilepsy. For further information, please visit www.epilepsy.ie
Purple Day (or Epilepsy Awareness Day) will take place on Thursday 26th March."
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Pilgrimage to Fatima
“Join the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Pilgrimage to Fatima
from the 22nd to the 26th September 2026 ex Cork and Dublin. Spiritual Director Fr Joe McGee, MSC. For more details ring Karen in Barters Travel or email
For Temperance Sunday
Have you decided to give up alcohol for Lent ? Why not make something special of your efforts by taking the short term or temporary pledge. For more information
contact Sorcha (086) 3642619 or Aislinn ( 087) 9699488
The Matt Talbot Novena will begin on Monday 23rd February at 7.30 p.m. in The Way of the Cross, Church, Togher. The Celebrant and Preacher for the opening night is Fr. Dan Baragry C.Ss.R, Scala , Blackrock . More details will follow next week.
The Cork Regional Pioneer Council will hold their AGM on Wednesday 18th February at 8 p.m. in The SMA Wilton Parish Centre.
Many thanks for your help and support at all times
Sorchas Uí Laoghaire
Maranatha 26
Maranatha is a full-day faith-based, high energy music event for young people from parishes across the diocese attending post-primary schools. Students from over half of our post-primary schools have been preparing for Maranatha 2026.
This cumulates in a concert in Cork City Hall on Thursday 26th February with over 500 young people singing together.
Maranatha was created to bring young people together to celebrate their faith through music and have fun at the same time.
Please support our young people by coming to this event. Tickets are €15 (plus booking fee) and are available to book on eventbrite.ie, search Maranatha. Doors open 7pm, with concert beginning at 7.30pm.
Totus Tuus 2026 Fatima Pilgrimage
The Totus Tuus annual pilgrimage to Fatima will take place from 28th August to 4th September
Learn 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
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:
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 2026All 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.
Mass Animated by Young Adults 2026Cork Scripture Group would like to invite anyone who is interested in Scripture to join us for the following course:
Cork Scripture Group
Four Monday nights
2, 9, 16 and 23 March 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 2026Formation 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
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
Emergency Phone (urgent calls)
Ballyphehane
085 727 8677
The Lough
087 609 3424
Togher
087 249 5075
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