40 young adults from Cork and Ross joined hundreds of other young adults from around the country in Knock for a day of events to mark the Jubilee Year of Hope.

The Dare to Hope event, hosted by the Irish Bishops’ Conference in collaboration with Knock Shrine, brought together young people for a day of prayer, participation and possibilities.

The day included a keynote address by Fr Conor McDonough O.P., engaging workshops, a panel discussion, and the official launch and blessing of the new Youth Village at Knock. The evening concluded with Mass in the Parish Church, celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin.

Marie Keating, Br. David O'Donnell, Sheila, Tessie and Mary-Claire Scanlon and Caolan Ward, who joined hundreds of other young adults from around the country in Knock.

The 'Dare to Hope' gathering coincided with preparations for upcoming International Jubilee of Youth in Rome next month, which expects to see hundreds of young people travelling from Ireland, inducing 50 from our own Diocese.

Stephen Berard, Lewis Crowley, Cillian Ó'Cróinín and Fionn Collins

Young adults preparing for this summer’s Jubilee of Youth pilgrimage to Rome gathered once again at Mardyke House in Cork City for an evening of fellowship and formation.

This second meeting brought the group deeper into connection and gave an introduction to Lectio Divina as a prayer tool, as the pilgrims continue to prepare for the pilgrimage ahead.

99th Cork Eucharistic Procession - Invitation to Choirs

The 99th Eucharistic Procession takes place in Cork city on Sunday, 22 June 2025. 

Preparations are underway for this annual procession which is part of the tradition in the city and in parishes across the diocese. Organisers of the City Procession extend an invitation to parish choirs, school choirs, and music groups to participate and help lead the congregation in joyful song during this year's procession. 

There will be a music practice on Tuesday 10th June at 7pm in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork. All voices are welcome! 

For more information or to express your interest, please contact the organisers

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Eighteen student helpers from three schools—St. Angela’s, Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, and Skibbereen Community School—gathered recently to prepare for the Cork and Ross Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this September.

The day opened with an opportunity for the group to get to know one another and the Lourdes pilgrimage youth group leaders, Fr Marius O'Reilly and Sheila Kelleher.

Fr Marius led the group through the story of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. Sheila spoke on what it means to serve as a youth helper on the pilgrimage and what their involvement will mean.