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Some places have become available for a 7-night pilgrimage to Medjugorje

Half board Bed and Breakfast for seven nights in Medjugorje

5 to 12 September 2026

Fly from Cork to Zadar bus transfer limited availabilty

For further Information contact:

Gerald Madden, Timoleague
Tel: 086 366 6514

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A livestream of the Ordination of Paul Ryan as Deacon will be available

The Ordination Mass will be accessible from

3:00pm on

Sunday 21 June 2026

Watch the Livestream

We ask the Lord to bless Paul as he prepares to be ordained at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague and to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross as a Permanent Deacon.

Bishop Fintan Gavin will ordain Paul, priests will concelebrate the Mass and other permanent deacons will also minister.

More about the Diaconate

At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam).At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam)

The Eucharistic Procession in Clonakilty saw almost 1,000 people walk with the Blessed Sacrament through the town

The warm sunshine helped to create a bright atmosphere as people of all ages took part.

The Procession passed through Western Road and Tawnies Crescent and many residents and businesses had decorated their premises and homes with altars for the occasion. 

The Monstrance was borne by Fr Tom Hayes and Fr Ted Collins also assisted. It concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the parish church. 

Many thanks to everyone who helped: The Procession Organising Committee, the choir, the sacristans, the Clonakilty Tidy Towns, the people who put up bunting, the altar servers and Noreen Minihan, the canopy bearers, the families with First Holy Communicants, Community Mayor and Deputy Community Mayor, The Gardaí for assisting with traffic management – and the many people who walked and prayed with us.

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 Thanks to Ben George Mathew of BGM Media for the photography.

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Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Amaya Kitty Gustafiak, Pairc Thiar, The Miles, Clonakilty,Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Amaya Kitty Gustafiak, Pairc Thiar, The Miles, Clonakilty,

Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Mickey John Clancy, Western Australia & Clonakilty,Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Mickey John Clancy, Western Australia & Clonakilty,

Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Kitty Elle Kelly, The Lady's Cross, Clogheen, Clonakilty,Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Kitty Elle Kelly, The Lady's Cross, Clogheen, Clonakilty,

Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Kitty Elle Kelly, The Lady's Cross, Clogheen, Clonakilty,Clonakilty Parish welcomes into the Christian community baby Olivia Anne Hughes, An Corrán, Gullane, Clonakilty,

Find out about arranging a Baptism in one of our parishes.

You are warmly invited pray for Paul Ryan who will be ordained a Deacon on Sunday 21st June 2026 at 3.00pm in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague.

Paul, originally from Co. Clare, has lived for many years in Timoleague Parish with his wife Bríd. They have two adult children, Anne and Tomás.

Over the past number of years, Paul has been preparing for the Permanent Diaconate through formation, prayer and pastoral experience, including time spent in Kinsale Parish.
Paul will become the fourth person to serve as a permanent deacon in our diocese.

Please keep Paul in your prayers in these final days of preparation. We ask the Lord to bless Paul as he prepares to be ordained and to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross as a Permanent Deacon.

All are very welcome to attend the Ordination Mass in Timoleague Parish Church. Bishop Fintan Gavin will ordain Paul, priests will concelebrate the Mass and other permanent deacons will also minister.

Three choirs of Timoleague Parish are coming together to lead the liturgical music and song.

More about the Diaconate

At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam).At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam).

The Ordination Mass will be accessible from
3:00pm on Sunday 21 June 2026

Watch the Livestream

West Cork Bereavement Group recently completed a very successful 5-week Programme in Clonakilty

It brought together people going through difficult times in their grief, as a result of significant loss in their lives. The feedback was very positive where people liked the group sessions in a very safe and confidential setting.

Participants said they felt listened to and understood and loved the trust that was built up within the group during the 5 weeks.

The next 5-week programme will take place in the Autumn (Sept/Oct 2026) and if you would like to take part or find out more information, in complete confidence, please contact:

023 883 5654

(Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm)

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