Author Archives: Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
Minister Opens Flower Festival in Carrigaline Church
On Friday 17th May, the Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food, Simon Coveney, T.D., opened the Pentecost Flower Festival at St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline. The Festival – Fruits of the Spirit – marking Pentecost weekend, continues today, Saturday 18th May … Continue reading
Posted in Church Services, Parish News
Lord Mayor of Cork to Speak at Eucharist in St Anne’s, Shandon for IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia)
On Sunday 19th May at 10.30 a.m. a Eucharist will be celebrated to mark IDAHO – International Day Against Homophobia. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Buttimer, will speak. The music at the Service will be sung by Choral … Continue reading
Major Auction of Antiques and Fine Art for Conservation of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
A major auction of antiques and fine art – 700 lots – will take place on Tuesday, 28th May in support of conservation work at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. The auction is being held in Fota House and is … Continue reading
Posted in Cathedral, Fund-Raising
Midleton College Students Win First Prize in National ‘Milk-It’ Competition
Fourth Form students from Midleton College, one of the schools in the Diocese won First Prize and are National Champions in the National Dairy Council ‘Milk-It’ competition. The objective was to investigate and promote the health benefits of Milk for … Continue reading
Posted in People from the Diocese, Schools in the Diocese
Bishop Appoints New Rural Dean of West Cork
The Bishop is delighted to announce his appointment of the Reverend Trevor Lester, Rector of Kilmoe Union (Schull, Altar and Crookhaven), as the Rural Dean of West Cork.
Posted in Appointments, Clergy
May 1st Sunrise Greeted with Song from Tower of St Anne’s, Shandon
St Anne’s – Shandon hosted its fifth ‘Shandon Sunrise’ at 6.02 am on 1st May . The dawn was greeted from the tower of St Anne’s in song by the O’Boyles (father and son) with Voci Nuove Chamber Choir. This … Continue reading
Bishop presents Certificates to 45 Children’s Ministry Volunteers
On Saturday 20th April 2013 the Bishop – the Right Reverend Paul Colton – celebrated the Eucharist at St Luke’s Home Education Centre for 45 volunteers who were marking the completion of the Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Certificate Course. … Continue reading
Forty-Five Volunteers Complete Children’s Ministry Course
On Saturday 20th April the Bishop, the Right Reverend Paul Colton will be at St Luke’s Home Education Centre (Northridge House) to celebrate the Eucharist and to present certificates to 45 adult volunteers who have been taking part, throughout the … Continue reading
Posted in Bishop, Children's Work, Lay Ministry, Voluntary Work
Eleanor McEvoy to sing her heart out in aid of the restoration of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral
Celebrated singer/songwriter Eleanor McEvoy, who composed the popular song “Only A Woman’s Heart” (part of the best-selling Irish album in Irish history), is to play Cork Opera House for one night only next Friday (19th April), supported by the Cathedral … Continue reading
