Priests who are ministering in the Diocese of Cork and Ross are celebrating jubilees of their ordination as priests

Some of the priest jubilarians in 2026 with Bishop Fintan: Fr. Bartolomiej Dziedzic, Mgr Aidan O'Driscoll, Fr. Kieron O'Driscoll, Canon Martin O'Driscoll, Fr. Gerard Dunne OP, Bishop Fintan Gavin, Fr Michael Forde, Fr. Emmanuel Ihomon, Fr Padraig Corkery, Fr Liam Crowley and Fr. Joyel Cletus.

Bishop Fintan Gavin hosted a celebratory lunch with priests who are marking significant milestones in their priesthood and were free to attend.

The jubilations include Fr Tom Clancy who was ordained 65 years ago, Canon Tadhg Ó Mathúna who was ordained 60 years ago and An tAthair Seosamh Ó Cochláin who was ordained 55 years ago. All three are are retired.

Golden jubilations include Canon Robert Brophy, Fr Liam Crowley and Fr. Noel O'Sullivan who were all ordained in 1976.

Fr Padraig Corkery, Mgr Aidan O'Driscoll and Fr. Fergus Tuohy SMA were ordained 45 years in 1981.

Fr. Kieron O'Driscoll, Canon Martin O'Driscoll and Fr. Patrick Walsh were ordained 40 years ago in 1986.

Fr Myles McSweeney, Fr. Gerard Dunne OP and Fr Michael Forde C.Ss.R. were ordained 30 years ago in 1996.

Fr. Michael Anthony Buckley, Fr. Bartolomiej Dziedzic, Fr. Joyel John Michael Cletus IC and Fr. Emmanuel Ihomon were all ordained in 2011 and are 15 years in the priesthood.

Fr. Pat Nugent and Fr. Vineesh K Ulahannan MI are both marking the tenth anniversary of their ordination in 2016.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross is a faith community of 68 parishes, which are configured into 16 Families of Parishes, and other religious communities in the Diocese.

The Diocese, through CRSS, is seeking to recruit a Secretary.  The Employer is CRSS CLG, a registered charity whose mission is to support certain agencies providing services to the Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross.

The Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross is seeking a highly organised and professional Secretary to provide administrative and executive support to the Bishop of Cork and Ross and the Diocesan Secretary

A summary of duties include:

• Executive & Administrative Support
• Meetings & Events Coordination
• Communications & Correspondence
• Records & Confidentiality
• Office Administration & Reception

Hours: 28 hours per week (9.30am–4.30pm)

A deacon stands at the meeting point between the altar and the world

This was Bishop Fintan’s message to the newest permanent deacon in our diocese who was ordained last Sunday.

Paul Ryan was ordained in his parish church in Timoleague by Bishop Fintan at a concelebrated Mass attended by Paul’s family and friends, other deacons and priests, along with parishioners from Timoleague and across the diocese.

“A deacon brings the needs of people to the altar, and he carries the charity of Christ from the altar back to the people,” Bishop Fintan said in his homily.”

Paul grew up in west Co Clare but has been living in Timoleague for over 20 years.

Addressing Paul during the Mass, Bishop Fintan acknowledged that a vocation grows and is nourished during a person’s own growth.

Pictured are Tomás Ryan, Deacon Paul Ryan and his wife Bríd, Bishop Fintan Gavin and Anne Ryan. (Photo BGM Media)

Bishop Fintan Gavin

Bishop Fintan Gavin, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Cork and Ross, has warmly welcomed the announcement that the Venerable Andrew Orr has been elected as the new Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

“I warmly congratulate Archdeacon Andrew Orr on his election as the new Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross,” Bishop Fintan said.

“On my own behalf, and on behalf of the clergy, religious and people of the Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross, I assure Bishop-elect Andrew of our prayerful support and good wishes as he prepares for his consecration and for this new ministry of service.

“I look forward to working with him in the years ahead and to continuing to build on the good relationships and strong bonds of friendship that have existed between the bishops and people of our two dioceses.

“May the Lord bless him and guide him in this new ministry.”

The result of the election was announced on Friday, 19 June 2026.

A livestream of the Ordination of Paul Ryan as Deacon will be available

The Ordination Mass will be accessible from

3:00pm on

Sunday 21 June 2026

Watch the Livestream

We ask the Lord to bless Paul as he prepares to be ordained at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague and to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross as a Permanent Deacon.

Bishop Fintan Gavin will ordain Paul, priests will concelebrate the Mass and other permanent deacons will also minister.

More about the Diaconate

At Kinsale Parish Church In 2024 when Paul was admitted to Candidacy for Ordination, Paul is seen with Bishop Fintan Gavin, along with Paul's wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás. (Photo: Mariana Wirsam)

Young Adult Community 2025/26

The Cathedral Family of Parishes is now accepting applications for their Young Adult Community, from September 2026 to May 2027.

Now in its third year, this initiative offers young adults a unique opportunity to live in the heart of Cork City, deepen their Catholic faith in fellowship with others, and actively participate in parish and diocesan life.

A weekly community evening forms a central part of the programme, providing time for prayer, fellowship and ongoing faith formation. Each member will also undertake a regular pastoral placement, contributing to initiatives such as OCIA, the Mass animated by Young Adults, Alpha and other parish ministries.

More than simply a residential experience, this year is intended as a time for growing in personal prayer and learning how to share your faith with others.