Diocesan News
A livestream of the Ordination of Paul Ryan as Deacon will be available
The Ordination Mass will be accessible from
3:00pm on
Sunday 21 June 2026
We ask the Lord to bless Paul as he prepares to be ordained at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague and to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross as a Permanent Deacon.
Bishop Fintan Gavin will ordain Paul, priests will concelebrate the Mass and other permanent deacons will also minister.
At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam)
Young Adult Community 2025/26
The Cathedral Family of Parishes is now accepting applications for their Young Adult Community, from September 2026 to May 2027.
Now in its third year, this initiative offers young adults a unique opportunity to live in the heart of Cork City, deepen their Catholic faith in fellowship with others, and actively participate in parish and diocesan life.
A weekly community evening forms a central part of the programme, providing time for prayer, fellowship and ongoing faith formation. Each member will also undertake a regular pastoral placement, contributing to initiatives such as OCIA, the Mass animated by Young Adults, Alpha and other parish ministries.
More than simply a residential experience, this year is intended as a time for growing in personal prayer and learning how to share your faith with others.
You are warmly invited pray for Paul Ryan who will be ordained a Deacon on Sunday 21st June 2026 at 3.00pm in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague.
Paul, originally from Co. Clare, has lived for many years in Timoleague Parish with his wife Bríd. They have two adult children, Anne and Tomás.
Over the past number of years, Paul has been preparing for the Permanent Diaconate through formation, prayer and pastoral experience, including time spent in Kinsale Parish.
Paul will become the fourth person to serve as a permanent deacon in our diocese.
Please keep Paul in your prayers in these final days of preparation. We ask the Lord to bless Paul as he prepares to be ordained and to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross as a Permanent Deacon.
All are very welcome to attend the Ordination Mass in Timoleague Parish Church. Bishop Fintan Gavin will ordain Paul, priests will concelebrate the Mass and other permanent deacons will also minister.
Three choirs of Timoleague Parish are coming together to lead the liturgical music and song.
At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam).
The Ordination Mass will be accessible from
3:00pm on Sunday 21 June 2026
More than 5,000 people were estimated to have participated in the Eucharistic Procession
Thousands of people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross gathered on Sunday to celebrate the 100th Cork Eucharistic Procession.
Despite the heavy rainfall, more than 5,000 people were estimated to have participated in the procession, with people of all ages coming together as a diocesan family in prayer and thanksgiving to honour Jesus in the Eucharist.
This year's procession marked 100 years since the first Cork Eucharistic Procession took place through the streets of the city in 1926, making it one of the longest-running traditions in the city.
The procession began at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, making its way through the city before concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at Grand Parade.
Are you considering the Poor Clare vocation or would you like to know more about the enclosed contemplative life of a religious sister?
You are invited to join the Sisters for a:
Vocations Afternoon
Saturday 20 June 2026
2:00pm to 4:00pm
at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork
Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 20 June 2026