Baptised and Sent - Lenten programme in Macroom

This Lent, parishes, schools and groups across Ireland are invited to journey together through a set of reflective resources inspired by Baptised and Sent which is the preparatory document for the 2025 National Pre-Synodal Assembly in Kilkenny

Grounded in the conviction that baptism is the foundation of our identity, dignity and mission, these resources help us return to the heart of Christian life: being reborn in Christ and sent out by the Spirit in service of the Gospel

You are warmly invited to join with us each Monday evening during lent in St. Colman’s Church Parish Centre, Macroom from 7pm to 8pm

Each weeks’ Lectio Divina, offers us an opportunity to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel, which is prayerfully linked to key insights from Baptised and Sent.

Facilitated by Bill Kelly

Eucharistic Adoration Cloyne Diocese 

Day of Prayer led by Fr. John Keane - Diocesan Director of Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday 22nd February from 11:15am - 4:30pm,  in Shalom Retreat Centre, Charleville (former Convent of Mercy)

Day of Prayer with Eucharistic Adoration, Testimony, Talk, Music and Eucharistic Blessing

Booking is essential please email bThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 083-4405359

Please bring a packed lunch.  Tea and coffe will be provided

All very welcome

Camp Creideamh, Catholic Faith Camps for teenagers, boys and girls, will take place again in Knockadoon (East Cork) over the dates 7th – 13th June. For those who are Post-Primary school age.

Activities will include catechesis, prayer, sports, hillwalking, kayaking, swimming, music, arts and crafts and other activities.

For bookings go to the website Camp Creideamh

For more information please call Fr. Eamon Roche on 086 9972539

Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimages 2026

The Annual Lourdes Mass -  Friday 13th February 2026

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kanturk, P51 TY36 at 7.30pm
Bishop William Crean will be the Chief Celebrant of the Mass

Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock - Sunday 10th May 2026

Parishes to make their own travel arrangements

Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 29th May – 3rd June 2026

All bookings for the Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes should be made through Joe Walsh Tours by telephone 01-2410800, online at Joe Walsh Tours or by post to 89 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02WY88. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit payment of €350 per person (plus insurance premium where applicable) has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours. Early booking advisable.

Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to: Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, c/o Parish Secretary, 27/28 Bank Place, Mallow, Co. Cork. Tel: 022-20276. This special assisted/sick section is accommodated at the Accueil Notre Dame. Acceptance for travel with the special section for the sick is subject to approval of the Pilgrimage Medical Board. The closing date for receipt of application is 31 March 2026.

Special Day of Prayer in Midleton

Midleton parish invites parishioners from all parishes of the Deanery to participate in a Special Day of Prayer at

Holy Rosary Church, Midleton

Saturday 10 January 2026

to mark the closing of the Jubilee Year of Hope and to ask God’s blessing on the New Year ahead and the process of discernment taking place regarding changes to parish structures for the future.

The Day of Prayer commences with morning Mass at 10.00am and will continue throughout the day until the Saturday Vigil Mass at 6.10pm in Holy Rosary Church.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2025

My friends,

As 2025 draws to a close the first quarter of the 21st Century has flown by. In the Catholic Church it brings to a close also our celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope during which the beloved Pope Francis bid us farewell. It was a sad yet joyful parting. He had given his all.

Then we were inspired by the gifted new successor of Peter, Pope Leo XIV. The challenges facing the Church worldwide are many, but he seems to face them with a serene confidence anchored by the guiding action of the Holy Spirit.

Pope Leo has already made clear his desire to be an instrument of peace, a bridge builder in the Church and in global affairs.

Here at home, we have witnessed some shocking incidents of domestic violence. It is really a source of concern that so many women and children live in fear. It should not be. Equally worrying is the level of illegal drug use in our community. It has the potential to reek even greater havoc on families and communities unless it is addressed by individual users.

St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh on St. Colman's Day 24th November 2025

Picture taken by V. Rev. Liam Kelleher PE

Homily for the Feast of St. Colman of Cloyne 

24th November 2025

Today we gather to celebrate the feast of St. Colman of Cloyne, one of the remarkable saints who helped weave the fabric of our Christian heritage here in Ireland. His life, marked by conversion, courage, and pastoral zeal, offers us an inspiring example as we strive to live out our faith in 2025 and beyond.

We are also celebrating this year - The Jubilee Year of Hope. 

The logo shows four stylized figures, representing all of humanity, coming from the four corners of the earth. They embrace each other to indicate the solidarity and fraternity which should unite all peoples.

The figure at the front is holding onto the cross. It is not only the sign of the faith which this lead figure embraces, but also of hope, which can never be abandoned, because we are always in need of hope, especially in our moments of greatest need.

There are the rough waves under the figures, symbolising the fact that life’s pilgrimage does not always go smoothly in calm waters. Often the circumstances of daily life and events in the wider world require a greater call to hope. As a Diocese and as a church we are in a time of great change and enormous challenges. The waters are not smooth but choppy.

Monday November 24th we celebrate the Feast of St. Colman of Cloyne - Our Patron Saint.

We invite you to join Bishop William Crean and the Cathedral Chapter in prayer for 10am Mass Monday morning, in St. Colman’s Cathedral, to mark this very special day for the parish of Cobh and our Diocese.

Early records agree that date marks the date of his death in 602AD. Blessings on our Diocese and Cathedral and on our Bishop William Crean - successor of St. Colman.

New members of the Council of Priests in the Diocese of Cloyne

• Rt. Rev. Msgr Jim Killeen P.P.,V.G - Ex Officio
• Rt. Rev. Msgr Anthony O'Brien P.P.,V.G - Ex Officio
• V. Rev. Canon James Moore - Ex Officio
• V. Rev. Paul Bennett P.P
• V. Rev. Canon Bill Bermingham P.P
• V. Rev. CanonToby Bluitt P.P., V.F
• Rev. Gabriel Burke C.C
• V. Rev. John Cogan P.E
• V. Rev. Gerard Coleman P.P (Glantane)
• V. Rev. Gerard Condon P.P
• V. Rev. Canon Donal Leahy
• V. Rev. Canon Michael Leamy P.P., V.F
• V. Rev. Canon Patrick Linehan P.P
• V. Rev. John McCarthy SP
• Archdeacon Cornelius O'Donnell PE
• Rev. Pat O'Donoghue CC
• V. Rev. Canon Donal O'Mahony P.P
• V. Rev Joseph O'Mahony Adm
• V. Rev. Frank O'Neill P.P