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The Diocese of Cork and Ross are holding an information evening for World Youth Day - South Korea.
Wednesday 16th September
7pm, Mardyke House, Cork
The pilgrimage is open to Young Adults from 18-30 years old and takes place in late July-Early August 2027.
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
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen
1826-2026
A new book to mark the bicentenary of St. Patrick's Cathedral
West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen
28th August 2026, 7pm
Refreshments Served - All Welcome
All proceeds go towards the Cathedral Restoration Fund
Book Launch: 28 Aug 2026
On Friday 29 May the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis will visit Skibbereen
It forms part of the 100th Anniversary of the Cork City Eucharistic Procession.
Here is the complete Eucharistic Procession Timeline
Friday 29 May 2026
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| 7:00pm | Welcome Mass |
| 8:00pm | Veneration of Relics and Prayer |
| Midnight | Conclude veneration |
Saturday 30 May 2026
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| 9:00am | Welcome Mass |
| 10:00am | Veneration of Relics and Prayer |
| 12:30pm | Talk by Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo: Saint Carlo Acutis: Helping us Prepare for the 100 Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession |
| 12:50pm | Eucharistic Adoration |
| 1:30pm | Veneration of Relics and Prayer |
| 5:00pm | Vigil Mass |
| 6:00pm | Veneration of Relics and Prayer |
| 8:00pm | Talk by Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo: Saint Carlo Acutis: Helping us Prepare for the 100 Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession |
| 10:00pm | Conclude veneration |
Send your prayer of petition to St. Carlo Acutis
(Closes Monday 1 June 2026 at 5:00pm)
This brochure has all you need to know about times and places for the events preparing for and celebrating the procession. It also has the details of the visit of the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis to Cork and Skibbereen.
Eucharistic Procession Brochure
Preparing together to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Cork's Eucharistic Procession
Watch the livestream launch of preparations in the Diocese of Cork and Ross on
Wednesday 6 May 2026
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6:00pm
Watch the Livestream Launch
Sacrament of Eucharist (First Holy Communion) in our Family of Parishes 2026
First Holy Communion ceremonies take place in May each year. As part of our preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion, we run a parish-based programme with our Parish Catechists. This programme is a continuous programme connecting the classroom with the home and the parish.
We encourage all parents and children who are preparing for their First Holy Communion to attend Mass as a sign of your commitment to your child’s preparation for the Sacrament.
Sacrament of the EucharistHere is the First Holy Communion Schedule for 2026 for the Family of Parishes
| Date | Time | Parish | School |
| Sun 10 May | 10:00am | Castlehaven & Myross | Union Hall National School |
| Sun 10 May | 11:30am | Castlehaven & Myross | Castletownshend National School |
| Sat 16 May | 10:30am | Skibbereen | St Patrick's Boys National School |
| Sun 17 May | 9:30am | Rath & The Islands | Rath National School |
| Sun 17 May | 10:00am | Kilmacabea | Glandore National School |
| Sun 17 May | 12 noon | Kilmacabea | Leap National School & Maulatrahane National School |
| Sat 23 May | 10:30am | Skibbereen | St Josephs Girls National School |
| Sun 24 May | 11:30am | Aughadown | Lisheen National School |
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