The priests in the local family of parishes are committed to supporting and helping one another

Summer time presents a particular challenge because the timetable of Masses we have at weekends is only sustainable if all six priests are all available.  As well as time for holidays, along with weekend Masses, priests will also attend to other ministries including funerals, weddings, baptisms, care homes and daily Masses.  The Masses celebrated each week by the local priests at Care Choice, Clonakilty Community Hospital and the Convent of Mercy continue during the summer months.

The priests have worked together to create a fair and sustainable timetable for the months of June, July and August.

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