Please note Fr. John McCarthy's Sunday homily will be published in English and 'as Gaeilge' fortnightly in the Irish Catholic which began on Palm Sunday
The bishop will bless the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick, and consecrate the Sacred Chrism. These oils will be used in the sacraments throughout the coming year
The priests of the diocese will renew their priestly promises—a public act of commitment at the heart of Holy Week. It is a moment of visible unity between the bishop, clergy, and people
This year, marked by the Jubilee, the Chrism Mass takes on added significance
All are encouraged to attend
Many thanks to Principal and Staff for the invitation to promote awareness
Fr. Peadar's Art will be displayed in Cobh Library from April 5th - 30th May 2025
Helpful resources can be found on the Catholic Bishops website or on the National Board for Safeguarding website
Please click here for some refelctions and prayers
Letter from Bishop William Crean
A full church gathered for the occasion and walked in prayer to the Shrine, the Wells and Cemeteries as part of the 'rounds'.
(Photos with thanks, Fr Liam Kelleher)
Over 50 parishioners gathered in Cloghroe last week for what turned out to be a fruitful evening of prayer, input and synodal dialogue on the theme of our Jubilee Year of Hope.
The evening began with 30 minutes of silent Eucharistic Adoration concluding with Benediction, a 30minute input by Fr Eamonn McCarthy, our diocesan co-ordinator for the year, by way of exploration of the Jubilee themes and the document, Spes non Confundit, followed by a further half hour of animated exchange and dialogue among those present.
St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
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