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.
Almost 3,000 candidates are being presented for the sacrament by their parents and schools.
These photos were kindly provided by Martin Walsh, photographer.
Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross with the altar servers, Fr Tom Hayes and Fr. Fergus Ryan at Barryroe Confirmation. Photo: Martin Walsh
Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross - .Barryroe Confirmation (Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea) February 2025. Photo: Martin Walsh.
Confirmation at the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Barryroe (Photo: Martin Walsh).
Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross Confirming children at Barryroe. Photo: Martin Walsh.
Confirmation candidates play music as a reflection. Photo: Martin Walsh.
Bishop of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin pictured in the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Barryroe with Confirmation candidates from Barryroe National School. Also included are (left to right): Orla Whelton, school principal, Sinéad Walsh, class teacher, Fr. Fergus Ryan and Fr. Tom Hayes. Photo: Martin Walsh.
