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Welcome
Fáilte, Welcome
to the website for the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, Ireland
Bishop William Crean

Holy Hour of Directed Adoration 

Led by Fr. John Keane , Director of Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour

Mitchelstown Parish Church - Monday June 29th at 7:30pm

All very welcome 

john keaneFr. John Keane

 

St. Aloysius Summer Faith Camp 30th June - 3rd July

For Boys and Girls (5-14 yrs.)

It's a summer camp with a twist! It’s an opportunity for young people to develop confidence and character, and to know and experience the love of God through Sports, Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance, Drama, Prayer & Catechesis.

€50 for the first child & €30 per additional child from the same family!

Venue: Youth Community Centre, Mallow (Beside the swimming pool)
Days: Tuesday 30th June – Friday 3rd July 2026
Time: 9.30 am to 3pm

Registration forms available from CDYS Office, Mallow

For more information please contact Bernadette on 086-8031126

CDYSSummer Faith Camp 2026

 

Annual Mass - 28th June at 3pm

Each summer there is a beautiful outdoor healing Mass at the Shrine of St Gobnait in Ballyvourney

This year it will be celebrated on Sunday 28th June at 3pm and concelebrated by a number of Priests.

Mass includes Anointing of the Sick

Please arrange to arrive by 2.30pm.

BallyvourneySt. Gobnait's Shrine - Ballyvourney

 

Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Grotto Mass 

Last September I opened my door to welcome Harry. Harry is a rescue dog. He had known some rough days but realised quickly that he was safe and had found home. He loves our walks, dragging me out every day. He is happy out sitting at my feet whether I am praying, reading, or watching the telly. He loves drives in the car. He is almost the perfect dog. ALMOST! Why? Well because when he is alone things go wrong. Whether it is last Saturdays Irish Examiner, or next Sunday’s homily notes, nothing is safe. He can turn them into confetti in seconds. It is probably true for all of us, when we try to go it alone things go wrong. Here as we contemplate the Annunciation, we remember that the Word who yearned to be born into our world is the same one who tells us, “I am with you always.”.
A couple of weeks ago Harry tried a different approach to deal with his separation anxiety, he found a collection of poetry, and he devoured it. Thankfully leaving the poem I will now share with you intact. It is called,

Annunciation by Malcolm Guite

Lourdes GrottoLourdes Grotto

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