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Five lay people commissioned for pastoral work as lay local ministers in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Five new Lay Local Ministers (LLMs) were commissioned by Bishop Paul Colton for pastoral work in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross recently. The commissioning was part of the Diocesan Service for Lay Ministry held at St Fin Barre’s … Continue reading

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Two new Readers licensed in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 19th November 2023, during the Diocesan Celebration of Lay Ministry at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, licensed two new Readers to serve in the Diocese.  Hilary Dring and Síle Hunt were … Continue reading

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CDYC – Cork Diocesan Youth Council – Celebrates 20 years

Many young people from Cork, Cloyne and Ross were in the congregation at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on Sunday last, 19th November, along with elected members of the Cork Diocesan Youth Council, past and present, to celebrate 20 years … Continue reading

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross says thank you and farewell to Billy Skuse, outgoing Diocesan Secretary

On Sunday, 19th November 2023, people from all over the Diocese gathered to say thank you to Billy Skuse for his nine years as Diocesan Secretary of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. After Billy handed the new Diocesan Secretary the symbols … Continue reading

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Nearly 350 gathered in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork offer Prayers for the Peace of the Word

At the recent Diocesan Service for Lay Ministry, nearly 350 people gathered to pray for the peace of the world. The prayers were led the Cork Diocesan Youth Council and candles were lit for each country which currently find itself … Continue reading

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