Bishop Fintan toured the school’s newly completed Applied Technology/Graphics room.

Bishop Fintan was welcomed by members of the Student Council, along with Principal Brian Cronin and Deputy Principal Nuala Falvey.

School patron Bishop Fintan visited St Patrick's College on Monday, 24 November, where he led a prayer service of remembrance for the faithful departed and toured the school’s newly completed Applied Technology/Graphics room. He was accompanied by Fr Charlie Kiely, Co-PP, and Paul Kelly, Diocesan Coordinator for Post Primary Schools.

During the prayer service, the school choir performed two hymns, and several students contributed as readers. In his address, Bishop Fintan spoke to staff and students about the value of faith, family, friendship, and faithful service as foundations for a happier life. He encouraged everyone to continue nurturing a personal relationship with Jesus.

“Waiting in Hope: Listening for God’s promise through the Word”

Join the Office for Mission and Ministry on Saturday, November 29th, from 10am to 3.30pm in the Frankfield and Grange Parish Centre (behind the Church of the Incarnation, Frankfield/Grange, Eircode T12 A660) for a peaceful Advent Reflection Day.

“Waiting in Hope: Listening for God’s promise through the Word”invites you to step away from the busyness of the season and enter a time of prayer, reflection, and renewed trust in God’s promises.

Places are limited so booking is essential.

Contact the Office for Mission and Ministry

Please bring a packed lunch.

We look forward to welcoming you into this time of peace and preparation.

Bishop Fintan made a Pastoral Visit to Mount Mercy College

On Thursday November 20th Bishop Fintan made a Pastoral Visit to Mount Mercy College, Model Farm Road, Cork.

Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by School Principal Ms. Tricia Ryan, Deputy Principal Ms. Ellen van Walleghen, Mr. Colm Ó Corcora, Chairperson of the Board of Management, Fr. Donal Cotter, Co-PP Ballineaspaig, and members of the Student Leadership Team.

The visit began with a Prayer Liturgy on the theme of Remembrance, attended by students, staff, and guests. During his homily, Bishop Fintan offered students four key points for living a meaningful life: faith, family, friendship, and fruitful service. He encouraged them to recognise their uniqueness, to remember that they are loved by God, and to be courageous, kind, and attentive to God’s guiding voice.

During our Year of Prayer, Listening and Discernment, people shared a desire for a deeper and more united experience of worship during the Sunday Eucharist.

In responding to this desire, we’re introducing the use of common postures at Mass, as outlined in the Missal, starting on the First Sunday of Advent. It is hoped that this will help make people feel even more welcome and at home in whatever church in our diocese that they attend the celebration of the Eucharist.

We have designed a poster and pew card outlining these postures with a brief explanation of why we stand, kneel and sit at Mass. These simple aids are meant to help our communities worship as one body, united in prayer before the Lord.

Pdf of poster    Pdf of pew cards

Despite the wet Sunday evening, Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church in Cork City Centre was filled for a special Mass animated by young people.

Hosted by the City Centre Family of Parishes, the young adults took charge of every ministry for the celebration, including welcoming, singing, serving, and reading, while also organizing the hospitality that followed after Mass.

Bishop Fintan Gavin was the principal celebrant of the first Mass, joined by Fr Marius O’Reilly from the Family of Parishes, and Fr Laurence from Holy Trinity Church.

The Young Adult Mass will now take place on the second Sunday of each month — with the next celebration on Sunday, 14th December.

The Young Adult Mass will now take place on the second Sunday of each month in Ss Peter and Paul's Church at 7pm