Novena Day 5
Novena Day 5
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As part of the 100 Hours for 100 Years celebrations at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession, we invite parishes, families, and friends to take part in special Holy Hours during our 100 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration.
These dedicated hours offer an opportunity to come before Jesus in the Eucharist in prayer. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or the full hour, your presence and prayers will be a blessing.
Holy Hours for Particular Intentions
9.30am – 10.30am: Students sitting exams
(Coordinated by the Young Adult Mission Team)
7.00pm – 8.00pm: Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood
(Coordinated by the Diocesan Vocations Team)
7.00pm – 8.00pm: Peace in Our World
(Coordinated by the Ballineaspig Faith in Action Group)
7.00pm – 8.00pm: The Priests of the Diocese
(Coordinated by Carrigaline Parish)
In a world that is often busy and noisy, these Holy Hours provide a sacred space to pause, pray, and be renewed.
Together, let us mark this significant centenary milestone by spending time in the presence of Jesus and entrusting our hopes, challenges, and intentions to him.
This is the final day of the visit of the relics of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, to the diocese.
Members of the Cork and Ross Lourdes pilgrimage animated the Mass through choir, servers and readers.
John Doolin, who sketched a picture of St Carlo Acutis presented Bishop Fintan and Msgr Anthony with a copy of his drawing.
Veneration of the relics continue until the Closing Mass at 5pm. Please note there will be no veneration after this point.
Mass with annointing of the Sick this afternoon
Tom Cassidy, Ellen's father, receives a blessing from Bishop Fintan ahead of the Marathon
The Mass was offered for the repose of the soul of Ellen Cassidy, who died shortly after taking part in last year’s half marathon. Members of her family and friends were present for the Mass, alongside the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy.
Those at the Mass also had the opportunity to venerate the relics of St Carlo Acutis and receive a blessing with the relic before making their way to the marathon start line.
A Mass to welcome the relics to the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne took place this morning.
People have been making their way to the North Cathedral throughout the day to venerate the relics of the first millennial saint.
Veneration of the relics continues today until 10pm in the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne.
Tomorrow, the relics of St Carlo Acutis will be in Ss Peter and Paul's in the City Centre. There will be a special Mass at 7am for those running in the Cork City Marathon.
Luke Cantillon-Murphy venerates the relic of St Carlo Acutis
The relics arriving to St. Patrick's Cathedral Skibbereen
Over a thousand participated the Welcome Mass this evening in St Patrick’s Cathedral Skibbereen.
There was great excitement in Skibbereen as the relics arrived under garda escort, with the First Holy Communion children forming a guard of honour.
The packed Cathedral gathered in prayer and celebration for what was a deeply moving and historic occasion for the parish and wider diocese as Skibbereen Cathedral celebrates its bicentenary this year.
In his homily, Bishop Fintan spoke of St Carlo’s love for Jesus in the Eucharist and how we can be guided by his example as we prepare for the 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession.
Primary schools from across the diocese were invited to bring their students to the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, Our Lady Crowned in Mayfield, and Christ Our Light in Ballincollig to venerate the relics of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.
Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo, custodian of St Carlo’s relics, spoke to the students about the young saint’s life. He explained how Carlo enjoyed soccer and video games while also having a deep love for Jesus and the Eucharist. St Carlo described daily Mass and Eucharistic adoration as his “highway to heaven” and encouraged others to discover that active participation in the faith brings true fulfilment and happiness. Monsignor Anthony suggested that this is why St Carlo is such a good role model and witness to help us prepare for our own 100th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Procession.
Students in the Cathedral of St Mary and Anne
