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A diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes is held annually
This year's pilgrimage will take place from Friday 20th to Wednesday 25th September
Parish groups, individuals and anyone with a desire to be part of this faith journey is welcome to partake.
Bishop Fintan thanks all those who volunteered last year and invites friends, family and fellow parishioners to this year's pilgrimage
People who need assistance are accommodated in a special hospital on the grounds of the shrine and this is staffed during the pilgrimage by people from Cork & Ross who volunteer to assist the pilgrims. The helpers and the able-bodied pilgrims stay in the hotels in the town - which are also near the Grotto.
If you'd like to join the Diocesan Pilgrimage as a helper this year, please
or telephone 085 252 5040
Helpers from the diocese of Cork + Ross at LourdesDevere Hall UCC
Sunday 18 Feb 2024
9:45am to 4:00pm
The fourth CONNECT event for young people aged between 18 and 35 years will take place in UCC on Sunday February 18th 2024 from 9:45am to 4:00pm
Previous CONNECT events have been very successful in bringing young adults together to celebrate their faith and to find support and nourishment for their faith journey today.
Our guest speaker on February 18th is Monsignor James Shea from the United States. Monsignor Shea is a very well-known and much sought after speaker in the United States and is the President of the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota.
At a recent gathering of twenty thousand young people at the SEEK24 Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri, Monsignor Shea received standing ovations from the young adults present for his inputs. He is a dynamic presenter, very tuned in to the challenge of faith in contemporary culture. He is also very aware of the challenges we face as Church in Ireland today. We are therefore very excited to have him speak at CONNECT 4.
As well as talks and discussion the day will include Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for Confession. Lunch will also be provided.
There is a nominal booking fee of €10
CONNECT 4: Sun 18 Feb 2024The annual fundraising ball for Youth 2000 takes place in Cork on Saturday 10th February 2024
The event is open to anyone over 18. Tickets cost €68 and can be purchased here
The evening will commence with the celebration of Holy Mass by the Bishop of Cork and Ross, Fintan Gavin at 4.00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown followed by the ball nearby in the Rochestown Park Hotel.
More information about the event can be found here
Youth 2000 St Valentine's Ball - 10 Feb 2024
Alpha Training Day
Following on from our very successful Alpha Information Afternoon, the Office for Mission and Ministry are hosting an Alpha training days for Parishes/Families of Parishes
Saturday 3 February 2024
10:00am to 3:30pm
Clonakilty Parish Centre
What is Alpha?
Alpha helps people not just know about the person, Jesus, but to come to know him, to come into an encounter with him, and into a relationship with him. Alpha also brings new life and energy back into the parish community because people form friendships, experience Christian community, and experience God in a new and life-giving way through Alpha.
What happens during an Alpha Training Day?
We will begin at 10.00am with registration and hospitality followed by a welcome and Alpha update. There will be two sessions in the morning. Each session will offer the opportunity to attend one of a number of seminars, for example:
In preparation for the Feast of Christ’s Birth there will be a Penitential Service under the auspices of the Family Of Parishes
Monday 18th December 2023
Clonakilty Parish Church
We might ask as we prepare the way:
What must or can I do to enhance the Christmas Story in my life?
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