Following the announcement by the Holy See that Pope Francis has ‘returned to the House of the Lord’, Bishop Fintan Gavin invites the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross to unite in prayer to God at this time. “I invite the parishioners, priests, deacons and religious of our diocese to join as one…
Happy Easter
Despite the not-so-nice weather in recent days after such a beautiful spell in recent weeks, we have celebrated a wonderful Holy Week. We have journeyed from the Upper Room and Garden of Gethsemane on Holy Thursday, faithfully followed the route of the Passion and death of Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem and…
We look forward to Holy Week, The Great Week, an tSeacthain Mhór especially this year when the world is so troubled and traumatised. There is something special about these days as we begin on this Palm Sunday. There is a drama about the liturgies of Holy Week. There is also a unique peace and calm…
Sacrament of Confession in preparation for Holy Week will be celebrated after Masses next weekend, Saturday 12th/Sunday 13th April. The Sacrament of Confession remains an important part of our faith lives as we turn to God seeking mercy and forgiveness. It continues to be part of our preparation for Holy Week to help us follow…
Lent is moving ahead very quickly as we look forward to Holy Week and Easter. Hopefully, we will also have more springlike and warmer days ahead as well. This Sunday is also Mother’s Day and best wishes to all the mothers, nanas and grannies who have given us everything in life especially the gift of…
The season of Lent is moving on and we have reached the Third Sunday already. It is so easy to forget that we are in a sacred time of the year in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. This is very so much so this year as Holy Week and Easter come so late in…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day has changed over the years. Not only has the spiritual aspect changed but the family and social side has also changed. In such a context, it’s important for us focus on the central aspect as a celebration of the gift of our own faith in God. That gift has shaped our…
Lent 2025
There was a very great attendance at Mass in the church on Ash Wednesday. It’s an expression of our wish to turn our hearts to God during the Lent in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. This is a special time of the year and may we never forget the importance of embarking…
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