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Praying handsPeople across the Diocese of Cork and Ross invited to form and lead Parish Prayer Circles for Vocations
The Parish Prayer Circles for Vocations is an initiative of the Cork and Ross Vocations Team to encourage, promote and pray for vocations to the diocesan priesthood. Prayer Circles for Vocations have been piloted in four Parishes over the last number of months and it is hoped that these Prayer Circles will be rolled out in all our Parishes in the Diocese during the Jubilee of Hope.
What is a Prayer Circle for Vocations?
A prayer circle is a group of parishioners who come together once a month to pray for vocations to the diocesan priesthood. They meet in the parish Church or another parish venue at a set time and date (e.g. the First Friday or another date that is easy to remember). Some consideration should be given to the time and date. What is the best time and date to encourage the most people to participate. This will depend on your own particular parish (and perhaps the time of the year etc.) Members of the Prayer Circle advertise the meeting and invite people they know to attend. They follow the structure provided and enjoy hospitality together afterwards.
What is the format?
Bishop Fintan celebrates Mass to mark end of Bicentenary at Bon Secours Care Village
Yesterday, Bishop Fintan joined with the residents, staff and Sisters of Bon Secours at Mount Desert Care Village to bring the Bicentenary of the Congregation to a close.
In his homily, Bishop Fintan paid tribute to the Sisters for their twofold mission in the Church over the past 200 years, namely the call to closeness to God through a life of prayer and contemplation as well as the call to serve the sick, the dying and their families which has always been at the heart of the Sisters’ Mission.
Today, that Mission is kept alive through the dedication and commitment of all of the staff of Bon Secours who continue to shine the light of Christ's compassion and healing into the lives of those who suffer through sickness and the frailty of old age.
After Mass, Bishop Fintan joined Sr. Eileen O'Connor and all present in unveiling a beautiful commemorative piece of artwork named "Creation's Dance" by Irish mosaic artist, Laura O'Hagan.
Bishop Fintan with residents, staff, chaplains and Sisters at Mount Desert Care Village.
The Diocesan Director of Safeguarding has responsibility for Children and Vulnerable AdultsA Vacancy has arisen for a Diocesan Director Of Safeguarding in the Diocese Of Cork And Ross
The post is based at the offices of the Diocese of Cork and Ross, Redemption Road, Cork T23PXDO
(Part-time Three-Year Contract – 14 hours per week)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross is a faith community of 68 parishes, which are configured into 16 Families of Parishes, and other religious communities in the Diocese. Diocesan safeguarding structures include a Safeguarding Committee. Each Parish or Family of Parishes has clergy, staff and volunteers who seek to ensure that our faith communities are a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults.
The Diocese, through CRSS, is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Director of Safeguarding with responsibility for Children and Vulnerable Adults. The Employer is CRSS CLG, a registered charity whose mission is to support certain agencies providing services to the Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross
Sr. Eleanor PBVM, Bishop Fintan Gavin, Aine Nangle (Acting Deputy), Gráinne O’Mahony (R.E. Teacher) & Paul Kelly (Diocesan Coordinator for Post Primary)Bishop Fintan was welcomed to Coláiste Muire in Crosshaven as part of Catholic Schools Week by members of the Students’ Council, Parents’ Council, Board of Management and school staff before joining the whole school community in the local parish church
Through music and prayer, Bishop Fintan along with the students and staff of Coláiste Muire reflected on the theme of Catholic Schools Week 2025, Alive in Christ, and the significance of Pope Francis’ designation of 2025 as the Jubilee Year of Hope. Bishop Fintan addressed the students personally during the Prayer Liturgy and spoke about his experience of visiting the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis who will soon become the first millennial saint.
A group for those interested in discerning a vocation to the priesthood will resume on:
Saturday 8 February 2025
The Cork and Ross Discerners Group is for Catholic men (aged 18 to 40) interested in discerning diocesan priesthood. Discernment is the effort we make to discover God’s particular will for us with the help of the Holy Spirit and the support of others.
When trying to listen to God speaking to us in prayer, it can often be difficult to work out what God is saying to us, so we need someone experienced in the spiritual life to help us discern God's voice and move in the direction He is calling us.
The Discerners Group will help you to explore the diocesan priesthood in a small group where you will find support and fraternity. Together, you will be given the opportunity to pray, discuss the priesthood, listen for God’s voice, and learn how to answer His call.
The discerners are accompanied by priests of the Diocese who will help you to find clarity in answering the question, “What is the best next step I can take right now to draw closer to the vocation God has for me?”
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