Diocesan Co-ordinator Fr. Pat Winkle, phone 024-92270

Book now to attend the 50^th International Eucharistic Congress

Bookings to attend the 50^th International Eucharistic Congress are live on www.iec2012.ie  You can book for 7 days, for 3 days or for a single day. You can decide to come as an individual, as a family or as a group. Clergy bookings are live as well. Do not leave it to the last minute! Read more about the different possibilities of booking for the Congress and book now!

 

Volunteers urgently needed for the 50^th International Eucharistic Congress 2012

The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) will take place in Dublin from 10th to 17^th June 2012.

Volunteers will have an integral role to play in the success of the Congress. Between two and three thousand volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress.

The Congress is now recruiting volunteers for a wide range of roles and if you would like to get involved please visit the IEC2012 website  www.iec2012.ie/volunteer  and fill out an online application or request an application form from the
Congress office. For more information please contact the IEC2012 offices on (01) 2349900 or volunteeradmin@iec2012.ie

The Congress is planning for 80,000 participants in the closing ceremony; 25,000 participants each day; 12,000 international pilgrims, 5 continents and 2,500 young people. This will be the biggest international event in Ireland in 2012, one that will have a significant impact for Ireland with the largest gathering of the Irish Catholic Church since 1979.

 

ROUTE OF THE CONGRESS BELL THROUGH THE DIOCESE December 2011

12^th December:       Blarney:       Grenagh, Donoughamore, Inniscarra: Bweeng

13^th December:       Macroom:    Kilnamartyra, Ballyvourney, Clondrohid, Agninagh, Aghabullogue

14^th December:       Newmarket:           Rockchapel & Meelin

15^th December:       Kanturk:                Milford /Freemount; Castlemagner; Kilbrin; Banteer

16^th December:       Charleville:            Newtownshandrum; Churchtown/Liscarroll; Ballyhea

17^th December:       Doneraile:             Buttevant;

18^th December:       Mallow:        Drommahane; Killavullen; Mourne Abbey; Castletownroche; Ballyclough

19^th December:       Mitchelstown:        Kidorrery; Glanworth; Araglin

20^th December:       Fermoy:                 Rathcormac; Castlelyons; Conna: Ballyhooley; Kilworth

21^st December:       Midleton:               Imogeela:

22^nd December:      Cloyne:                  Aghada: Ladysbridg.

23^rd December:       Carrigtwohill:         Lisgoold:

24^th December:       Cobh:

26^th December:       Youghal:                Killeagh; Ballymacoda

27^th December:       Hand over Bell to Waterford Diocese