As part of the 100 Hours for 100 Years celebrations at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession, we invite parishes, families, and friends to take part in special Holy Hours during our 100 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration.

These dedicated hours offer an opportunity to come before Jesus in the Eucharist in prayer. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or the full hour, your presence and prayers will be a blessing.

Holy Hours for Particular Intentions

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

9.30am – 10.30am: Students sitting exams
(Coordinated by the Young Adult Mission Team)

7.00pm – 8.00pm: Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood
(Coordinated by the Diocesan Vocations Team)

Thursday, June 4th, 2026

7.00pm – 8.00pm: Peace in Our World
(Coordinated by the Ballineaspig Faith in Action Group)

Friday, June 5th, 2026

7.00pm – 8.00pm: The Priests of the Diocese
(Coordinated by Carrigaline Parish)

The Cathedral was overflowing this afternoon as Mass with anointing of the Sick took place.

This is the final day of the visit of the relics of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, to the diocese.

Members of the Cork and Ross Lourdes pilgrimage animated the Mass through choir, servers and readers.

John Doolin, who sketched a picture of St Carlo Acutis presented Bishop Fintan and Msgr Anthony with a copy of his drawing.

Veneration of the relics continue until the Closing Mass at 5pm. Please note there will be no veneration after this point.

Mass with annointing of the Sick this afternoon

Tom Cassidy, Ellen's father, receives a blessing from Bishop Fintan ahead of the Marathon

Ss Peter and Paul’s Church was at full capacity for the 7am Mass this morning as runners, supporters and volunteers gathered for a special Mass ahead of the Cork City Marathon.

The Mass was offered for the repose of the soul of Ellen Cassidy, who died shortly after taking part in last year’s half marathon. Members of her family and friends were present for the Mass, alongside the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy.

Those at the Mass also had the opportunity to venerate the relics of St Carlo Acutis and receive a blessing with the relic before making their way to the marathon start line.

The visit of the relics forms part of preparations for the 100th Anniversary of the Cork Eucharistic Procession.

A Mass to welcome the relics to the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne took place this morning.

People have been making their way to the North Cathedral throughout the day to venerate the relics of the first millennial saint.

Veneration of the relics continues today until 10pm in the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne.

Tomorrow, the relics of St Carlo Acutis will be in Ss Peter and Paul's in the City Centre. There will be a special Mass at 7am for those running in the Cork City Marathon.

Luke Cantillon-Murphy venerates the relic of St Carlo Acutis

The relics arriving to St. Patrick's Cathedral Skibbereen

Over a thousand participated the Welcome Mass this evening in St Patrick’s Cathedral Skibbereen.

There was great excitement in Skibbereen as the relics arrived under garda escort, with the First Holy Communion children forming a guard of honour.

The packed Cathedral gathered in prayer and celebration for what was a deeply moving and historic occasion for the parish and wider diocese as Skibbereen Cathedral celebrates its bicentenary this year.

In his homily, Bishop Fintan spoke of St Carlo’s love for Jesus in the Eucharist and how we can be guided by his example as we prepare for the 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession.