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Three more parishes form pastoral leadership groups PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tom Hayes   

Three more parishes of the diocese have recently nominated groups of parishioners to join with their priests in forming pastoral leadership groups for their parishes. The growth of these groups in the diocese follows the pastoral plan for the diocese which was endorsed in 2005.

Blackrock Parish Assembly 2008Blackrock parish, Cork, has nominated a parish assembly with 30 members to serve the parish which has St. Michael's Church as its parish church. The church building is also undergoing extensive refurbishment at this time.

The Parish Assembly participates in a programme of formation and planning over three evenings and a Saturday during which time they begin to form working relationships with one another and explore the role of a parish assembly.

At their planning day, they will form working groups to address the topics which they wish to prioritise for their parish during their three year term.

The Sacred Heart Parish, Western Road, Cork, has also recently nominated a parish assembly and it too is undergoing its formation programme. The parish is served by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and the parish serves a congregation from the immediate area and from further away. This is the parish's first parish assembly.

Tracton Abbey parish has nominated its first parish pastoral council. The parish includes Minane Bridge and Nohoval and is located between Carrigaline and the coast. The pastoral council follows a formation programme similar to parish assemblies - though a pastoral council usually has fewer members and engages with other parishioners in the delivery of its programmes in the parish.

The nomination process, the formation programme and the on-going development of the pastoral leadership groups in the parishes of the diocese are coordinated by personnel of the Pastoral Development Office.

 
Extra Coordinator begins work in diocese PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   

An extra Coordinator of Pastoral Development in the Diocese of Cork and Ross has commenced work with the Pastoral Development Office.

Pat Sheehan joins the pastoral development team to work with parishes in the diocese, especially in the development of and support for pastoral councils and parish assemblies. 

Pat is from Cork city originally and has until recently worked with a non-profit organisation in the education and training sector.

He will work alongside Sr Karen Kent, Ms. Imelda McCarthy and Fr Charlie Kiely as coordinators of pastoral development.

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See the Contacts Page for the contact details.

 
Second training programme for Baptism Teams PDF Print E-mail
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The second training programme for members of parish baptism preparation team teams from parishes of the diocese has begun. It is being held in Ballincollig parishes and is being attended by parishioners from Ballincollig, Innishannon, Passage West and Monkstown.

The programme is presented by Sr Karen Kent, Coordinator of Pastoral Development, and Fr Charlie Kiely, CC Turner's Cross.

Photos show some of the attendees.

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Clip art for your parish newsletter - free! PDF Print E-mail
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Collection of links to places where you can download and use free art for your parish newsletter or Powerpoint presentations.

 http://www.silk.net/RelEd/clipartreview.htm

 
Welcome, fáilte and come on in! PDF Print E-mail

Welcome to the section of the Cork and Ross diocesan website that supports the work of pastoral development in the diocese. Here, you will find out what pastoral development is about, how it connects with parish life in the diocese and who is involved in it.

We're also making available here a range of resources, ideas and downloads which can be used in parishes. Feel free to add yours to this list.

Our newsletters are also available for download here and you'll find announcements about up-coming events and workshops.

Of course, we also want to hear from you! Please feel free to send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Thanks for stopping by. Duc in altem! 

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