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

Shalom Charleville Parish Retreat Centre Co. Cork P56 YP79

Wednesday 17th June 2026, 11:30am - 3:30pm

Booking is Essential 

For bookings please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 083-440 5359

Ordination of Rev. Tiernan Burke

St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh

24th May 2026

Ordination - Rev. Tiernan Burke

Sunday 10th May 2026

Pilgrimage Programme: 

2pm - Outdoor Stations of the Cross

2:30pm - Anointing of the Sick in Knock Basilica

3pm - Concelebrated Mass in Knock Basilica followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Outdoor Rosary (weather permitting)

Visit knockshrine for more information

The Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál Secondary School invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Principal

To take effect from 1st September 2026

The school is a Catholic Voluntary School (Category XV11) under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne.  The school is a co-educational school with an enrolment of 1124

Application Forms and relevant information may be obtained by email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date is Tuesday May 12th @ 12.00 pm

Applications received after this dealine will not be considered for processing

Pastoral Areas - Diocese of Cloyne 

Dear Parishioners,

I write to share with you, the people of the Diocese, the outline and fruits of conversations that have taken place in parishes and deaneries over the last year or so.

The process began with my invitation to a group of priests and people to serve as a Diocesan Review Group. The first aim was to get a realistic picture of the current situation by way of religious practice, the number of priests in ministry and the other groups that serve in our parishes. The second goal was to develop a more effective pastoral service to all the parishes in the event of some parishes not having a resident priest.

Our hope has been that our discussion and discernment would have the outcome of development of a new structure in the diocese that would ensure the pastoral care of all.

Easter Message
April 2026
from Bishop William Crean, Cloyne

“From darkness into light”

My friends,

Our spiritual journey through Holy Week leads us to think about Jesus’ last days. His experience in the face of betrayal, deceit, a show trial and torture to the point of execution, manifests the darkness and evil that so many innocent people today are subject to. In those last days Jesus on the other hand washed the feet of the apostles as an example of service and care. In the midst of his agony, he experienced the compassion of the women of Jerusalem and Veronica wiped the sweat and blood from his disfigured face.

The joy of Easter comes from knowing that darkness, evil, hate, even death do not have the last word. That’s our hope, our joy and our peace. Jesus’ sacrifice reveals God’s love for the world and for us today as so many innocents suffer the affliction of war.

Three additional dates added for Child Safeguarding Training in the Diocese of Cloyne 

Monday 13th April 7pm - 8:30pm - Midleton Pastoral Centre

Wednesday 15th April 7pm - 8:30pm - Scoil Naomh Padraig, Mill Rd, Kanturk

Thursday 16th April 7pm - 8:30pm - Macroom Parish Centre

Booking is essential, please contact Rosarie O'Riordan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Evangelium is hosting a one-day Catholic apologetics conference for young adults (18–40)

Saturday 21st March 2026 (10am–6:30pm) at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork

The day will include talks and a panel Q&A on topics such as the Resurrection, St Augustine, evangelising youth and the beauty of the Catholic faith

Tickets are €15 (incl. refreshments). Tickets can be found on Eventbrite or www.evangelium.ie