What a joyful and grace-filled day for the Brazilian Catholic Community in Cork! Bishop Fintan Gavin celebrated Mass with the growing community.

Bishop Fintan Gavin to celebrated Mass with the community at Holy Trinity Church last weekend and was  accompanied by Lorraine Buckley, Faith Development Coordinator. Their presence brought a deep sense of unity, encouragement, and spiritual strength to all present.

The Mass was very special and beautifully organised by the Brazilian community with great care and dedication. From the liturgy to the welcoming atmosphere, everything reflected the love and commitment of the members. The music during the celebration was truly amazing—inspiring, joyful, and uplifting. It touched hearts and helped make the experience even more meaningful for everyone present.

Logo for year of prayer, listening and discernment

The Diocesan Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment, continues

Bishop Fintan and the Office for Mission and Ministry thank all who participated in the recent sessions across the sixteen Families of Parishes.

In the coming weeks, the responses received are being prayerfully reviewed. This stage of reflection and discernment is vital as we seek to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to us as a Diocesan family and to shape the next steps of this process.

The diocese asks everyone to continue to pray that those entrusted with this work may be guided by wisdom, humility, and hope.

The next steps will also include reporting back to the families of parishes.

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)

More about the Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment

Last weekend 150 young people gathered in St Mary and St. Anne’s Cathedral for Connect 6 and heard Sr. Mary Grace

Sr Mary Grace delivered an uplifting and inspiring keynote talk entitled Hope Does Not Disappoint.  

Sr. Mary Grace grew up on the shores of Sydney, Australia, and graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia with a degree in Theology. She is a member of Sisters for Life in Denver, Colorado, USA.

The talk was recorded so we are delighted to share it with you. Please pass the link along to friends and family who may be interested in watching.

Plans for Cork City’s 2025 Corpus Christi Procession in June were announced at the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne on Wednesday evening.

Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork City; Bishop of Cork and Ross, Fintan Gavin; and Paul Moynihan, MC for the launch, addressed over 120 attendees. They were joined by representatives from parishes and faith community groups and musicians for an evening of festivities.

The Eucharistic Procession will take place on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. This year marks 99 years since it began with the first Procession in the Cork city streets taking place on June 6^th, 1926 where tens of thousands of people participated. 

The idea of taking the Procession through the streets of Cork emerged in the years after the War of Independence and the Civil War in a bid to heal division. 

There is a "Come and See" afternoon for men aged between 18 and 40 who may be thinking about Priesthood for the Diocese of Cork and Ross.

It will take place:

Sunday 25 May 2025
2:00pm to 5:00pm

Mardyke House, Cork City (T12 W8RP)

The afternoon will include time for prayer, reflection, discussion and a social dimension.

For more information email vocations@corkandross.org

Watch this video 

to see an invitation from Fr. Marius and Fr. Cian.