Notices

Recent days have seen the first groups of young people across the diocese receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation

Bishop Fintan conferred the sacrament on children from Barryroe on Wednesday 12 February.

The ceremonies continue across the diocese until Friday 4 April. There are a number of ceremonies on most days in order to accommodate the number of candidates and their families.

See all confirmation dates

Almost 3,000 candidates are being presented for the sacrament by their parents and schools.

These photos were kindly provided by Martin Walsh, photographer.

The Carol Service on 22 December 2024 given by the combined choirs of Barryroe and Courtmacsherry raised €1,000 for the Cork Simon Community

Cork Simon Community support homeless people into affordable, secure housing. Their emergency services offer security and dignity to those in need.

Read the Letter of Thanks

Find our more about the work of Cork Simon Community at

corksimon.ie

Blessing of throats with Night Prayer of the Church

Monday 3 February

8:00pm at Barryroe Church

The intertwined candles we will use are a recent gift of a parishioner purchased from the cathedral of St Blaise, Dubrovnik, where the saint’s remains are buried.

The candles will be blessed for the first time on Monday night before being used for the blessing of our throats.

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 22 February 2025

2:00pm to 4:00pm

at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork

Contact the Poor Clares for more information