Category Archives: News Release

Bishop Paul Colton welcomes appointment of new Roman Catholic Bishop of Cloyne

The Right Reverend Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cloyne has issued this statement on this Feast Day of Saint Colman of Cloyne: As Church of Ireland Bishop of Cloyne, I am delighted, on this Feast of Saint Colman, … Continue reading

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London-based Priest and Journalist Giles Fraser to Speak at Cork Clergy Conference

Occupy: One Year On. The lessons learnt is the theme chosen by Giles Fraser for his talks at the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Clergy Conference which will take place in Ballylickey, Co Cork starting today (17th October) and lasting … Continue reading

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Former Dean of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork elected Archbishop of Armagh

It has been announced today (3rd October 2012)  that the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland has elected the Most Reverend Dr Richard Clarke as the new Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Archbishop Clarke served … Continue reading

Posted in Appointments, Church of Ireland, Cork, News Release

Two Ordinations for Church of Ireland in Cork

On Saturday next, 8th September 2012, the Bishop of Cork, Paul Colton, will ordain two new priests to serve in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. One woman and one man will be ordained priest – the Reverend Sarah … Continue reading

Posted in Bishop, Clergy, Diocese, News Release, Ordination

Cork Floods – Statement from the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Bishop Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has made the following statement this morning: Like everyone else in Cork City and County I woke this morning to the shocking pictures of the floods in the … Continue reading

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‘Necessary’ obsession with finance jeopardises much that we value – Bishop

Preaching at the Annual Civic Service, (attended by the Lord Mayor and City Council of Cork together with civic leaders and voluntary workers) to mark Saint Patrick’s Day in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, the Right Reverend Paul Colton, Bishop … Continue reading

Posted in Bishop, News Release, Sermons

Christmas Message

Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross Church of Ireland – Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Joint Press Release Monday, 12th December, 2011  Immediate Release  Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork: The Most Reverend John Buckley and the … Continue reading

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Bishop of Cork contributes Chapter to European Publication on Religion in Public Education

The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Paul Colton, has contributed the Irish chapter to a new book – Religion in Pubic Education: La religion dans l’ éducation publique – edited by Professor Gerhard Robbers of the University of Trier, … Continue reading

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