Diocesan News
A special Mass animated by young adults takes place on the second Sunday of each month in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Cork.
These monthly celebrations have been a great success, creating a welcoming space where young adults can come together, celebrate their faith and meet other young people on their journey of faith.
The next Mass will take place on:
Sunday 13th September at 7pm
in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Cork.
This Mass is open to all, with a particular welcome extended to young adults. Hosted by the City Centre Family of Parishes, it is an opportunity for young people to gather, pray, and grow in faith together. Refreshments are available after Mass in the parish centre.
UCC Chaplaincy and Ardens Missionaries with Bishop Fintan
For the past three years, FOCUS missionaries have successfully worked alongside UCC Chaplaincy to encourage third level students to begin an encounter with Christ and to accompany them in their journey of faith while at university.
While FOCUS have decided to end their European mission, a new entity 'Ardens' have taken on the task to continue, in a new way, the mission to third level colleges in Europe and have begun their missionary activity in UCC for the new academic year.
In preparation for this, the UCC chaplaincy team and the new Ardens team spent some days in planning, orientation and prayer at Mardyke House. The days were facilitated by Br Martin Kenneally.
The Diocese of Cork and Ross is planning a pilgrimage for young adults (18-30) to World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea, from late July to early August 2027.
This will be a journey of faith and prayer, giving young adults the opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ, and be part of one of the largest gatherings of young people in the Catholic Church. We hope it will be a unique opportunity for our young people to deepen their faith through prayer, worship and fellowship, and to experience the universality of the Church as they gather with young Catholics from every continent.
An Information Evening will be held on:
Wednesday, 16 September at 7pm
in Mardyke House, Cork (T12 W8RP)
We encourage all interested young adults to attend to learn more about the pilgrimage, the programme, costs, fundraising opportunities, and the application process.
To register, email youthministry@corkandross.org.
Members of the Young Adult Community enjoy a visit to Kinsale.Ss Peter & Paul’s Young Adult Community welcomed its new members for this coming year, gathering for an induction day in Kinsale's Carmelite Friary last Saturday.
Meeting for the very first time, there was a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead. The day began with morning prayer, some ice breakers to get to know each other, followed by a group discussion of the community’s hopes & expectations. The group reflected on the importance of placing Christ at the centre of this community.
The community's base is Ss Peter and Paul's Presbytery in the heart of Cork city.
The community shared a meal together, met priests from the Cathedral Family of Parishes and enjoyed the beautiful views of Kinsale Harbour. The day ended with Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan, who offered his encouragement and support throughout.
Discover how Alpha Youth can help your parish connect with young people.
We are using the Alpha Youth as a tool to connect with young people aged 12–17 in our parishes, giving them an opportunity to explore life’s big questions and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith in a welcoming and engaging environment.
If your parish/Family of Parishes is interested in exploring Alpha Youth as a way of engaging young people in your parish, we invite priests and potential youth leaders to attend one of our Information Sessions.
The sessions will introduce the programme and provide practical guidance on how Alpha Youth can be run in in your parish/Family of Parishes.
The sessions will take place on:
Monday 7th September – Mardyke House, Cork at 7pm.
Wednesday 9th September – Skibbereen Parish Room at 7.30pm.
For more information or to register your attendance, please contact Sheila Kelleher at youthministry@corkandross.org
