Consecration and Enthronement Services for Bishop-elect Andrew Orr

Posted on September 16, 2026 by mediaccr

The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross are looking forward to a series of very special services marking the beginning of the episcopal ministry of Bishop-elect Andrew Orr. Andrew was elected Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross by the Episcopal Electoral College in June, succeeding the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton.

The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev. Dr Michael Jackson, and Bishop-elect Andrew Orr.

The first of these occasions will be Andrew’s Consecration as Bishop, which will take place on Wednesday, 30th September 2026 at 3.00 p.m. in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. Andrew will be consecrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev. Dr Michael Jackson.

Following his consecration, Andrew will be enthroned in each of the three cathedral churches of the United Dioceses.

The first enthronement will take place during Choral Evensong in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, on Sunday, 4 October at 3.30 p.m.

The second enthronement will be in St Colman’s Cathedral, Cloyne, on Wednesday, 14 October at 7.30 p.m.

And the third enthronement will be in St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery, on Sunday, 18 October at 3.30 p.m.

These services mark an important moment in the life of Cork, Cloyne and Ross as Andrew begins his ministry as Bishop among the clergy and people of the United Dioceses.

Everyone is warmly invited to attend the Consecration in Dublin as well as the three enthronement services in Cork, Cloyne and Ross, and to join in supporting Andrew and his family on these special occasions as this new chapter in the life of the Diocese begins.

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St Fin Barre’s Cathedral to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Midday Service

Posted on September 10, 2026 by mediaccr

Tomorrow, Friday 11th September, the Rev. Elise Hanley will take the midday service at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks of 11th September 2001.

Elise, who is originally from New York City and is now Rector of Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes, witnessed the collapse of the Twin Towers from outside her apartment building in New York. She has spoken of how the events of that day caused her to reconsider what was important in life and how best to serve others, becoming part of the journey which eventually led her into ordained ministry.

During Friday’s service, Elise will offer a homily reflecting on 9/11 from her perspective as an eyewitness. She will also remember Fr Mychal Judge, the Franciscan priest and chaplain to the New York City Fire Department who died while ministering at the World Trade Center and whose death was the first officially certified fatality of the attacks. You can read the full article that the Rev. Hanley did with EchoLive here.

Anyone who wishes to commemorate the anniversary is warmly invited to attend the midday service at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral. It will offer an opportunity to pause, pray and reflect, remembering those who lost their lives, those who were affected by the events of that day, and all whose lives have been shaped by its consequences.

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Online Bible Study – Explore the Old Testament in our Online Bible Study

Posted on September 9, 2026 by mediaccr

A new Online Bible Study, led by the Very Rev’d Cliff Jeffers, will begin on Tuesday, 22nd September, from 8.00 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. on Zoom.

This winter, the group will explore the stories of some of the main Old Testament characters through the Epistle to the Hebrews. As the writer of Hebrews assumes that readers are already familiar with the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, the study will spend time getting to know these stories and characters and discovering how they help us make sense of Hebrews. The group will take things at a leisurely pace, continuing from September towards Easter, and no previous Bible study experience is needed.

Whether the Old Testament is already familiar territory or somewhere you have always wanted to explore a little more, everyone is warmly invited to join.

To take part, please contact Dean Cliff Jeffers at dean@rosscathedral.ie or 087 239 0849 by 15th September.

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Annual Elizabeth Bowen Commemoration at St Colman’s Church, Farahy

Posted on September 2, 2026 by mediaccr

The annual Elizabeth Bowen Commemoration will take place this year on Sunday, 13th September, at St Colman’s Church, Farahy, at 3.30pm. The service of evensong, as ever, will be led by The Very Rev’d Dr Robert MacCarthy and the Clerks Choral, directed by Dr Ian Sexton, will sing the service. The speaker this year, is Dr Ian D’Alton, and there will be refreshments afterwards at Doneraile Court.

St Coleman’s Church, Farahy, is closed for regular worship and only opens for the annual commemoration service in memory of Elizabeth Bowen, the celebrated Anglo-Irish author whose home, Bowenscourt, once stood in the adjoining estate. Every year, a distinguished speaker delivers an interesting lecture about her life or writing. Farahy is a mile or so west of Kildorrery on the Mallow Road.

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August Organ Recital Series – Update

Posted on August 3, 2026 by mediaccr

The organ recital series begins next Friday 7th August at 1.10pm. In a change to the previously announced programme, David Leigh from St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin will now be giving the first recital. We are very grateful to him for stepping in at short notice. 

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