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Cloyne Diocesan Youth Ministries – a small introduction to Taizé Style Prayer
Taizé Style Prayer A small introduction to Taizé prayer; a time of prayer, reflection and Taizé music. Thursday, 29th July 2021 at 8pm Get in touch for the link for Zoom – email cdys.youthministry@gmail.com
Find out more »Campa Mhuire Mháthair: a free online Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5 – 12
This is our second online summer faith camp due to Covid Restrictions. Usually these camps would run in person in Mitchelstown and Macroom and 6 other locations throughout Munster. We received fantastic feedback from parents and families last year about how much their children enjoyed and benefitted from the online camp, so we are presenting an all-new camp again this summer. It is particularly helpful for those preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation also. NOTICE: Campa Mhuire Mháthair: a…
Find out more »Cloyne Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes
This year, as we continue to find ourselves in challenging times, the Diocese will not be travelling to Lourdes due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Like last year, a virtual Pilgrimage Programme has been arranged to help those who wish to join in prayer through this page during the Pilgrimage dates. Please follow this link to follow the virtual pilgrimage: https://www.facebook.com/cloynelourdes/ Please click below on Itinerary for links. Cloyne Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Itinerary 2021
Find out more »CLOYNE DIOCESE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
CLOYNE DIOCESE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR SUNDAY MAY 23rd 7pm to 8pm ONLINE ST COLMANS CHURCH, MACROOM Available on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/macroom All very welcome to join us online.
Find out more »Cloyne ‘Virtual’ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine – 9th May 2021
Pilgrims are welcome to join the afternoon ceremonies from their homes. The schedule for the afternoon will include the praying of the Rosary at 2.30pm, followed by Mass and Benediction at 3pm. For further details, please see www.knockshrine.ie. To watch live please click on this link www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
Find out more »Bible Study Online (Cloyne priest)
Fr Eamon Roche, CC Fermoy, will run a short bible study from Tuesday April 13th to the second week of June. The course will cover the New Testament, in particular Easter themes and the growth of the early Church. The course will have something for all levels - beginner, intermediate and those who have attended courses before. The course will be delivered online, but hopefully those with limited I.T. skills will be able to manage. More details, contact details, and…
Find out more »Chrism Mass – Wednesday 31st Mar 2021
Chrism Click here for the Broadcast About the Chrism Mass The priests of the diocese will renew the promises of priesthood. At the Chrism Mass, the Bishop will bless three holy oils: The Oil of Catechumens (oleum catechumenorum) – used to prepare catechumens for baptism to symbolise the individual’s need for the help and strength of God to overcome sin and to live as a child of God. “The spirit of the Lord is upon me; therefore,…
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Virtual Evening – Exploring a Cistercian vocation.
Meet a Monk A virtual evening from Our Lady of Bethlehem Abbey, Portglenone 11th March 2021 7:00 pm This online information session, followed by an opportunity for Q&A, will provide some insights into this monastic way of living. It is an opportunity to take a first step in exploring a Cistercian vocation. The event is facilitated via Zoom and those who wish to attend should email bethlehemcistercianfamily@gmail.com in advance of the meeting for details. Please note that this event is aimed…
Find out more »St Patrick’s Confessions (his autobiography), A Reading
St Patrick’s Confessions (his Autobiography) A Reading from St Patrick’s Church Fermoy On the four Fridays of March 2021 7pm live on www.fermoyparish.ie
Find out more »Annual Lourdes Mass 2021
This year’s Annual Lourdes Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes , Thursday 11th February 2021, World Day of Prayer for the Sick, will be celebrated at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Kanturk at 7.30pm. The Mass (without a congregation) will be available on Churchservices.tv/kanturk.
Find out more »Lourdes Christmas Mass live from St Patrick’s church Fermoy
'Fermoy Deanery would like to invite the Cloyne Lourdes Family and Friends to join them online to share their Annual Christmas Mass on Thursday 17th of December at 7.30pm.' Celebrant: Fr Brian Boyle ss will be broadcasted live on this page!! Please
Find out more »Blessed Carlo Acutis Project for Teenagers
Click HERE to go to the dedicated website for the Blessed Carlo Acutis Project for teens Notice for parishes: We are pleased to announce the Blessed Carlo Acutis project for teenagers in the diocese of Cloyne, a covid-times initiative. Blessed Carlo Acutis was an Italian boy who died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15. Renowned for a strong devotion to the Eucharist, to the Rosary and to the saints, Carlo created a website dedicated to cataloguing each…
Find out more »Advent Countdown – Resources
Attached please find some resources for Advent Countdown Advent Chain Advent 2020 A4 Download Print Growing a Jesse Tree in Advent Praying with our Children during Advent First of the Four Godly Play recordings of the Advent Story See Godly Play Part 1 of the Advent Story. It is beautiful and thought-provoking. Idea for sharing and reflection in this first week of Advent. https://vimeo.com/486092964 https://www.limerickdiocese.org/sites/ld/assets/File/2020/Advent/Advent%20Story%20Part%20I_Godly%20Play_Sharon%20Collopy.pdf Sharon Collopy tells part 2 of the Advent Story. See https://vimeo.com/488953622 Click…
Find out more »Ordination to the Episcopate of Monsignor Michael F. Crotty
With great joy, the Diocese of Cloyne announces that the Ordination to the Episcopate of Monsignor Michael F. Crotty, a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne, will take place in St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, on 15 August next, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ceremony takes place in the context of the Coronavirus restrictions that are place at the moment, and it is with regret that participation in the ceremony will be greatly limited. We are…
Find out more »Campa Mhuire Mháthair – Online Free Catholic Faith Camp for Children aged 5-12
Campa Mhuire Mháthair, an online, free Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5 - 12: Join us online from July 27th - 30th for Bible Stories, Art, Music, Sport, Drama, live-streamed daily Mass and prayer, and much more! Bonus sacramental preparation material daily for First Communion and Confirmation children also! Find us on Facebook and Instagram, or check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/summer-camp for more information
Find out more »First Communion and Confirmation ceremonies 2020
Delayed sacraments (First Confession, First Holy Communion, Confirmation) will be fixed by parishes, in consultation with school principals and teachers in the local schools. Bishop Crean will, on application, grant canonical faculties to parish priests to administer the sacrament of confirmation. Please click here to find resources to help children prepare for these sacraments.
Find out more »Mallow Parish – Eucharist Street Blessing – Corpus Christi 2020
This year, Mallow Parish is planning a Eucharistic Street Blessing in our community for the Feast of Corpus Christi - an opportunity for people to pray and demonstrate their devotion for Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. A route has be carefully planned, mindful of HSE Social Distancing Guidelines which we ask be respected. "Come, Lord, and visit us. We welcome you into our hearts, our families and our parish. We thank you because you have prepared for us the food of life and…
Find out more »Cloyne Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020
Cloyne Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2020 under the Patronage of Bishop William Crean D.D. 30th May - 3rd June 2020 from Cork Instead of a physical pilgrimage to Lourdes, the following programme outlines various liturgies that will serve as virtual pilgrimage. The various liturgies will be broadcast from Sanctuary Our Lady of Lourdes, St Colman's Cathedral (Cobh), Radio Maria Ireland and from various other churches around the diocese. CLICK HERE TO SEE SCHEDULE and LINKS TO FOLLOW
Find out more »Cloyne ‘Virtual’ Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine – 10th May 2020
Knock Shrine offers virtual pilgrimages in unique times Knock has always been a place of welcome, sanctuary and sacredness. Its role as Ireland’s National Marian Shrine makes it a symbol of unity, family and togetherness. Since 1880, pilgrimage groups have made their way to Knock, bringing with them their prayers and petitions. Special pilgrimage Sundays have long been a central part of the annual calendar at Knock Shrine and the season traditionally begins on the last Sunday in April. The…
Find out more »Women of Faith Conference 2020
The Women of Faith Conference* is going ahead on Saturday, May 9th. It will be live on RADIO MARIA IRELAND from 2-4pm. Speakers include: Breda O Brien, Catholic Writer Fr. Seán Corkery, Cloyne Evangelisation Sr. Caitríona Kavanagh OP, Julie Cosden, Catholic Speaker www.radiomaria.ie
Find out more »Televised Mass from Mallow Parish on RTE News Now
MALLOW PARISH Daily Mass for Thursday 23rd April 2020 will be televised from St Mary’s Church Mallow on RTE News Now Channel on Saorview or online at 10:30 am. Please join us and spread the word to family, friends, and neighbours who would appreciate it. I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will tell of your name to my kin, alleluia.
Find out more »Easter Vigil – Live Stream from St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh
Presided over by Bishop William Crean. To see the live broadcast please click this link: Click here to see livestreaming
Find out more »Good Friday – Celebration of the Passion- Live Stream from St. Colman’s Cathedral
Good Friday Celebration of the Passion - 3 pm Presided over by Bishop William Crean Live Stream from Cobh Cathedral https://cloynediocese.ie/about-the-diocese/cathedral/st-colmans-cathedral-cobh-livestreaming/
Find out more »Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Live Broadcast from St Colman’s Cathedral
Presided over by Bishop William Crean. To see the live broadcast please click this link: https://cloynediocese.ie/about-the-diocese/cathedral/st-colmans-cathedral-cobh-livestreaming/
Find out more »Chrism Mass – Wednesday 8th April 2020
Click here for the Broadcast About the Chrism Mass The priests of the diocese will renew the promises of priesthood. At the Chrism Mass, the Bishop will bless three holy oils: The Oil of Catechumens (oleum catechumenorum) – used to prepare catechumens for baptism to symbolise the individual’s need for the help and strength of God to overcome sin and to live as a child of God. “The spirit of the Lord is upon me; therefore, He has anointed me”…
Find out more »Day of Prayer, Sharing & Reflection
Day of Prayer, Reflection and Sharing on the subject of the Catechism in Knock on Saturday March 28. This day is intended for current Spiritual Directors and Facilitators of Catechism study groups and people who might consider starting a study group. It will involve exchanging tips and best practice as well as encouraging others to get started. Please come along yourself and please invite someone else who might start a new group to accompany you.
Find out more »Monastic Day Retreat – Sat 21st March
Monastic Day Retreat. St. Benedict's Priory, Cobh. Saturday 21st March. 9am - 5pm. Talks on Monasticism, Monastic Saints and Life in a contemporary Monastery. Donation Only. Lunch Provided. Booking essential: Contact Mother Prioress, 021 4811354 cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com All Welcome.
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