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Please see poster for details of this Bible Study course:

The following event (see poster below) is a "Come and See" vocations to priesthood event involving all of the dioceses of Munster. The contact telephone numbers on this particular poster are those of the Director of Vocations (and Assistant Director of Vocations) of the Diocese of Cloyne.

Nine men who are preparing for ordination to serve as permanent Deacons in the diocese of Cloyne will be formally instituted by Bishop William Crean with the ministries of Lector and Acolyte. This celebration will take place during the 12 noon Mass on Sunday 26th February,at the Church of the Resurrection, Mallow. The families of […]

A Journey through the Bible: Three Lenten talks on the Bible given by Dr Martin Heffernan. Venue: Nagle Rice Secondary School, Doneraile. March 7th, 14th, 21st at 7:30pm each night. Everybody welcome. Relaxed and informal. Just bring along a Bible if you have one. Lasts about an hour.

A special concert will take place in aid of the St Colman's Cathedral Organ Restoration Fund The concert will be performed by Band 1 Brigade, Cork (Defence Forces Ireland). Venue: St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh Details on how to acquire tickets will be made known in due course.

FATIMA COMES TO IRELAND In January 2017 Pope Frances blessed six statues of Our Lady of Fatima to be sent to the 6 continents. The Holy Father has declared 2017, the hundredth anniversary of Our Lady apparitions in Fatima to be a jubilee year. A Plenary Indulgence is granted to all who take part in […]

Getting to Know the Power of the Mass better for Young Adults: A series of five sessions for young adults aged 18 – 35 yrs will begin in CDYS Mallow Community Youth centre on 7th March 2017. Time: First Session: Tuesday Mar 7th 7.30pm – 9pm Second Session: Tuesday Mar 14th 7.30pm – 9pm (note […]

Macroom parish is running a six week short programme entitled "Conversion - following the call of Christ" for Lent. The course is based on a programme drawn up by Bishop Robert Barron and focuses on central biblical figures whom we encounter in our Lenten readings at Mass. The course is led by Fr Eamonn Mc […]

The annual Novena in honour of The Mother of Good Counsel will take place in St Joseph's Church, Castlemartyr, from the 18th to the 26th April at 7.30pm each evening. Novena Prayers, Rosary and Benediction will be offered each evening of the Novena. Everybody is welcome. Devotion to The Mother Of Good Counsel has been ongoing in Castlemartyr for nearly 100 years. […]

On the Feast of Divine Mercy (23rd April 2016), devotions will be made in St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available with the presence of a number of priests. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place and the event will conclude with the celebration of Holy Mass at 7pm. […]

Diocese of Cloyne Confirmation Dates for 2017   February: Rathcormac Tuesday 28th   March: Castletownroche Thursday 2nd Conna Tuesday 14th Fermoy Wednesday 15th Kilworth Tuesday 21st Mitchelstown Wednesday 22nd Aghada Thursday 23rd Carrigtwohill Tuesday 28th Killeagh Wednesday 29th Lisgoold Thursday 30th     April: Midleton Tuesday 4th Youghal Wednesday 5th Ballyhea Thursday 6th Charleville Tuesday […]

Bishop William invites you to join him for this meeting of parish representatives and family support agencies to discern how we might best prepare for the WMOF18. Keynote Speaker: Martin Kennedy, Pastoral Programme Coordinator WMOF18 There will also be presentations from family support agencies on their work. If you wish to attend please register by […]

Mitchelstown parish is having a night to celebrate 100 years since the apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima. To celebrate 100 years since the apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima, Mitchelstown parish is hosting 'A night in Fatima' on Friday May 12th at 7.30pm in the Presentation Primary school hall (behind the parish church). The […]

Prayer for Priests, Seminarians and Priestly Vocations: You are warmly invited to St Mary’s Church in Mallow on Sunday afternoon, 14th May at 3pm for a Holy Hour of Prayer and Reflection on the Lord’s Call to Priesthood. Fr Damien Lynch (Parish of Youghal) is the Assistant Vocation Director in the Diocese. He will preach […]

25th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of the Holy Family Wednesday 17th May: Mass and Period of Adoration at 7.30pm in Holy Family Church – the date of the Dedication. Fr. Dan Goold who was present in the Parish when the Church was built will speak at the Mass. Refreshments afterwards in the […]

You are invited to join with Bishop Crean in celebrating Mass to launch the preparations in our diocese, for the WMOF18. The launch will be a Mass celebrated in the Holy Family Church, Youghal, on Saturday 20th. May 2017 - 7.30pm. Note: This year the Holy Family Church, Youghal, celebrates its 25th Anniversary (1992 - […]

Mitchelstown P.T.A.A -90th Anniversary with Mass and Presentations Mitchelstown PTAA celebrates 90 years since its foundation in 1927 this year. A special Mass with presentation of Ten year, Golden and Silver Jubilarian badges, Fr. Cullen medal, 10 year certificate, 40 year, 60 year and 70 year diploma’s will take place in the Church of Our […]

Cloyne Diocesan Chaplaincy to the Traveller Community & Travellers of North Cork wish to invite you to a special Mass for Healing of Families at our Lady’s Well, Ballyhea, on Wednesday 28th June at 7.30pm. During this Eucharistic Celebration, a special blessing for families will be given as part of our Diocese’s preparation for the […]

Organ Recital, St Colman's Macroom, Fri Aug 18th Time: 7.30pm Free Performed by Lieutenant Brian D. McCarthy MMus. United States Army, Former Organ Scholar of Honolulu Cathedral, Hawaii Featuring works by Bach, Stanford and Elgar

The following are a list of Parish-Level Scripture Classes and other Faith Development Programs in or near the Diocese of Cloyne in Autumn/Winter 2017: : Midleton Parish (Fr Eamon Roche) “Heroes and Heroines of the Bible” – This 8-week bible study program is a “parish-level” program and so is for people of faith at “beginner” […]

Grandparents National Annual Pilgrimage September 10th 2017, Knock Shrine 2.30p.m. Everybody welcome to honour & thank Grandparents alive & dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin - Ballina School Choir - Dana sings 'Our Lady of Knock'. May St. Joachim and St. Anne, Parents of […]

Killeagh-Inch parish is hosting Spiritfest from 22-24 Sept 2017. See poster:

There will be a Diocesan Day of Prayer and Reflection for Eucharistic Adorers led by Fr. John Keane, Diocesan Co-Ordinator, on Sat 23rd Sept. 2017, 10am to 5pm, beginning with Mass at the Mercy Centre, Mallow. Bring a packed lunch, tea/coffee provided. All are welcome

On Sunday 24th September 2017, 2.30pm, St Colamn's Cathedral Cobh, Bishop William Crean will ordain six men to the order of Deacon. The six candidates are: Garrett Cody (Parish of Ballymacoda and Ladysbridge) Peter Gurbal (Parish of Cobh) Damien McCabe (Parish of Aghada) Edward Mulhare (Parish of Imogeela) John Nestor (Parish of Imogeela) Brian Williams […]

From Oct 5th-13th, in Holy Rosary Church, Midleton, a Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary will be held. Each evening, beginning at 7.30pm, the Novena will include Mass, Rosary, Novena Prayers and Benediction (except for Sat Oct 7th, when Mass will begin at 6.10pm, as per usual Vigil Mass, followed by the other prayers). […]