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The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion was celebrated recently as adults who are preparing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter gathered from across the diocese in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne.
In his homily, Bishop Fintan reflected on the theme of choice at the heart of the Christian life, reminding those present that faith is always a response to God’s call. As he explained: “The Church calls this the Rite of Election, because God has chosen you. You are also choosing Him. It is a relationship. God calls and we respond.”
Bishop Fintan thanked the sponsors, families, priests and parish communities who accompany those preparing for the sacraments, reminding them that faith grows best when it is supported by prayer, encouragement and community.
Please pray for these adults as they enter their final period of preparation and reflection before celebrating the sacraments at the Easter Vigil in their parishes.
Pope Leo XIV sends a note to Bishops inviting them to embed Vatican News' new video widget in the web pages of dioceses, parishes, and organizations linked to the Catholic Church
“Dear brother, this initiative by Vatican News is a tool for evangelization; it offers an opportunity to create a network and exchange gifts between Rome and the Church in your country. It is a way for your parishes and communities to constantly obtain information from the primary source.”
Pope Leo XIV
“The spread of this new tool,” said Andrea Tornielli, Editorial Director of the Dicastery for Communication, “can serve to combat the phenomenon of fake news by allowing immediate access to the original source of news and texts, as emphasized by the Holy Father in the note with which he wished to support this new initiative.”
This feature can be found at the foot of the homepage of this website.
Vatican News WidgetEaster Season for 2026 spans the fifty days from Sunday 5 April to Sunday 24 May
During the season of Easter this year, baptisms may be requested to take place during Sunday Mass in any of the six parishes.
It may seem novel but it’s what the Christian Community did thousands of years ago!
And at Easter? Because Baptism is about Easter. It’s about enrolling your child into the life of the Risen Lord and into the faith community we call a parish - which has encounter with the Risen Jesus as its centre.
This is why in many parts of the world Baptism is only celebrated during Sunday Mass (while the faith community is gathered and can welcome its new members).
Sunday Baptisms during EasterIncluding Baptism at Sunday Mass makes for a truly joyous and memorable celebration. No! It doesn’t take ages!! Because there’s a lot of overlap between the two liturgies.
The priest who will celebrate the Mass and Baptism will connect with you before the day so that you are ready and will be relaxed on the day.
The Clonakilty branch of the Vocations Society of St. Joseph monthly meeting will recommence on:
Tuesday evening
3 February 2026
7:30pm Clonakilty Parish Centre
The Society assists seminarians studing for the priesthood both financially and by prayer.
New members are always welcome to join us from the Family of Parishes at our meetings which include the Rosary and light refreshments.
Are you grieving?
Would you like help with your particular loss?
Clonakilty Bereavement Group is a safe and secure place in which you work through your grief.
We are offering support over a five-week period and we cover the West Cork area.
commencing:
Tuesday 24 February 2026
8:00pm in Clonakilty
This is a free service. For more information please phone:
023 883 5654
(Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm)
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086 876 0608
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