

Wednesday 16th September
7pm, Mardyke House, Cork
The pilgrimage is open to Young Adults from 18-30 years old and takes place in late July-Early August 2027.
We are using the Alpha Youth as a tool to connect with young people aged 12–17 in our parishes, giving them an opportunity to explore life’s big questions and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith in a welcoming and engaging environment.
If your parish/Family of Parishes is interested in exploring Alpha Youth as a way of engaging young people in your parish, we invite priests and potential youth leaders to attend one of our Information Sessions.
The sessions will introduce the programme and provide practical guidance on how Alpha Youth can be run in in your parish/Family of Parishes.
The sessions will take place on:
For more information or to register your attendance, please contact Sheila Kelleher at

The foundation stone for St Patrick’s Cathedral was laid in 1825, the building completed in 1826, and in the intervening two centuries it has served not only as a place where successive generations have gathered to worship and to mark the important faith milestones in their lives but also as a focal point for the wider community during times of celebration and times of strife.
To celebrate the bicentenary, a committee has been formed to prepare a programme of special events to raise funds for essential conservation and maintenance works.
Ireland has changed beyond recognition in the past 200 years, but St Patrick’s Cathedral remains as a testament not only to the commitment to faith of our forebears but also as a testament to what can be achieved when a wider community works together. Your generosity will ensure that this magnificent building remains a focal point for future generations.
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