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 Clogagh and Timoleague National Schools on Tuesday Feb 11th in Timoleague’s Parish Church. He also confirmed the children at Barryroe the following day – and at Rosscarbery on Thursday 13th.
The ceremonies continue across the diocese until Friday April 4th. 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 of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin pictured in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague with Confirmation candidates from Clogagh National School. Also included are Canon John Kingston, Co-PP, Kathleen Calnan SNA and Helen O'Flynn, principal. 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.
Bishop of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin pictured in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague with Confirmation candidates from Timoleague National School. Also included are Canon John Kingston, Co-PP and teachers Mairead Crowley and Anne McCarthy. 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.
Bishop of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin pictured with altar servers in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague following the Confirmation ceremony. Also included are Canon John Kingston, Co-PP and Fr. Pontianus Jafla who was Master of Ceremonies. Photo: Martin Walsh.
Confirmation candidates play music as a reflection. 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.
