A new National Synodal Team for the Irish Synodal Pathway met for the first time on the 29 April in Maynooth

Appointed by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the team includes lay women and men, priests, religious, bishops and deacons.

Father Declan Hurley, Administrator of Saint Mary’s Parish, Navan, has been appointed chairperson of the team. Ms Julieann Moran continues in her post as General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway.

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Please note due to the West Cork Rally the Mass time at Ardfield will change for that one Sunday and will be at

9:00am
Sunday 17 March 2024

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

Complete this Form

or telephone 085 252 5040

Devere 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

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