All About Cork: Eucharistic procession and Darkness Into Light return to Blackpool

LORD MAYOR OF CORK CITY VISITS SCHOOLS EMBRACING GROW AT SCHOOL PROGRAMME. Picture: Clare Keogh
The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, continues to champion sustainability and
education as he embarks on a series of visits to five out of the eight primary schools participating in the Grow at School programme.
Pictured speaking with students from St. Brendan’s Girls National School, The Glen
Following the successful launch event held at City Hall, underscores the Lord Mayor's commitment to ing grassroots efforts to promote environmental stewardship and food education among our city's youth, especially our Slaintecare Healthy Communities.

The Annual Cork Eucharistic Procession will return to the Northside, beginning at the North Cathedral, for its 98th year on May 26.
The event is a milestone in the religious and community life of Cork City since 1926.

On the Parish website Bishop Fintan Gavin said: “Each year people from parishes and faith communities throughout the city and beyond walk in the procession or prayerfully participate along the route as the Bishop carries the Blessed Sacrament from the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne to the city centre.
“Preparations are underway for several months to reach out to many people (particularly young people), parishes, and faith groups to ensure a dignified and prayerful celebration. A programme has been created for primary schools to share the meaning and history of the Eucharistic Procession with children and to encourage them to be part of the procession with their families. Post-primary school students have also been invited to take part this year.
“Choirs and music groups throughout the Diocese are invited to one great choir to raise up voices together in the procession.
“I am very grateful to the many people who have helped with the preparations.
