Parishes of Skibbereen & Rath and The Islands - Catholic Faith Communities of Skibbereen, Rath and the Islands (original) (raw)
Welcome to the Parishes of Skibbereen & Rath and The Islands
Welcome to the Parishes of Skibbereen & Rath and The Islands
Welcome to the Parishes of Skibbereen & Rath and The Islands
Beginning at the Fastnet Rock, taking in the islands of Cape Clear and Sherkin and including Baltimore and the surrounding area you are in Rath and The Islands Parish.
Follow the Ilen River upstream and as you cross Oldcourt bridge, you are now in the Cathedral Parish of Skibbereen.
To contact a Priest – Parish Office 028 22828
For Urgent Calls – to contact the Priest on Duty – 086 7852262
In 2026, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen, will celebrate its Bicentenary year. To celebrate the bicentenary, a programme of special events to raise funds for essential conservation and maintenance works is taking place. For more information on St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Fundraising Appeal, please click on "Read More", the banner above or the "Bicentenary 2026" in the menu tabs.
Mass Times
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen
Masses currently live-streamed via the Webcam link:
| Mon to Fri | 9.30am |
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| Saturday Vigil | 6.30pm |
| Sunday | 11.00am |
Sacred Heart Church, Rath
Masses currently live-streamed via the Webcam link:
| Mon, Wed and Fri | 10.15 am |
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| Sunday | 9.30 am |
St Mona’s Church, Sherkin Island
Mass times under normal circumstances:
| Saturday | 4.45pm Check locally for Mass times as they may vary |
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Séipéal Naomh Ciarán, Oileán Chléire
Mass times under normal circumstances:
| Sunday | 10.00am Check locally for Mass times as they may vary |
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Notices
Message from Bishop Fintan Gavin
October 21, 2022
As we enter into the new pastoral year it appears that we will have to learn to live with covid in the safest way possible.
Reception of Holy Communion
People may receive either in the hand or on the tongue.
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New Appointments September 2022
September 3, 2022
Bishop Fintan has made the following appointments for the Family of Parishes of Aughadown, Castlehaven, Kilmacabea, Rath and The Islands, and Skibbereen, where they will share the pastoral care of these parishes:
- Fr John Heinhold SPS Co-PP
- Fr Bernard…