It brought together people going through difficult times in their grief, as a result of significant loss in their lives. The feedback was very positive where people liked the group sessions in a very safe and confidential setting.
Participants said they felt listened to and understood and loved the trust that was built up within the group during the 5 weeks.
The next 5-week programme will take place in the Autumn (Sept/Oct 2026) and if you would like to take part or find out more information, in complete confidence, please contact:
(Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:00pm)
Are you grieving?
Baby Peter Anthony Smith, Wilton Court, Cork, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield. Baby Peter's mother is from Ardfield/Rathbarry Parish.
Baby Alice Penelope Williams, Clogheen Village, Clonakilty, was baptised at St. James' Church, Ardfield. Baby Alice's mother is originally from Clonakilty.
On Sunday 7 June participants will assemble at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne from 2.30pm and the Procession will leave the Cathedral at 3pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be borne by Bishop Fintan Gavin.
Hundreds of people will have active parts in the liturgies including the priests, deacons, servers, choirs, Ministers of the Word, stewards, canopy bearers, banner bearers.
Professional imaging and sound services will also be deployed to make access to this historic procession available online and to record it.
Livestream Countdown of the 100th anniversary of the Cork Eucharistic Procession
Family of Parishes NewsletterYou are invited to join the Sisters for a:
at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork
Poor Clares Vocations Afternoon - Sat 20 June 2026
Marriage of Kingsley and Chikodi Unachukwu, from Nigeria, at Clonakilty Parish Church.
Kingsley and Chikodi Unachukwu left their home in Nigeria as refugees from persecution. They reside in Clonakilty with their two children who attend local Catholic schools.
On Saturday, during the 10am Mass, Kingsley and Chickodi celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage and their two children received their First Holy Communion at the same Mass.
Far away from their own families, the family were accompanied by the support and kindness of people in Clonakilty who decorated the church, served tea in the Parish Centre -- with a wedding cake and a First Communion cake, while the family were also joined by neighbours and school friends.
The celebrant of the Mass was Fr Tom Hayes Co-PP who congratulated the family on their special double celebration. He also thanks the local community for the warm welcome shown by so many to people who have come to live locally from far away.
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