Category Archives: Announcements

Bishop Paul Colton announces Postponement of Confirmation Services of 2020 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, has requested clergy in the Diocese this morning to bring the news to young people and their families, as well as to adult confirmands, that, with immense disappointment, he has … Continue reading →

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Cork Churches and people unite in Easter light

Posted on April 11, 2020 by

A Joint Message from Bishop Fintan Gavin (Cork and Ross), Bishop William Crean (Cloyne), and Bishop Paul Colton (Cork, Cloyne and Ross) published on Thursday, 9th April: Church leaders in Cork are asking that local cathedrals and churches across the … Continue reading →

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Good Friday: What’s on in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

A lot of work has gone in to enabling your worship where you are at home or at work this Holy Week.  Today, Good Friday is no exception. Stations of the Cross Our main offering today, created by the Reverend … Continue reading →

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12 Noon ~ Annual Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 9, 2020 by

At 12 noon today –  Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) – the annual Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross will go ahead this year as every year, but not as normal. Ordinarily, people  from all over County Cork gather on … Continue reading →

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What’s on? Easter in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 8, 2020 by

Here is what is on in Cork, Cloyne and Ross this Easter – but first a reminder: Covid-19 Community Response Forum (CRF): First of all, in partnership with Cork City Council and Cork County Council, we have been asked to … Continue reading →

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What’s on? This Holy Week in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

Here is what is on in Cork, Cloyne and Ross this Holy Week – but first a reminder: Covid-19 Community Response Forum (CRF): First of all, in partnership with Cork City Council and Cork County Council, we have been asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Broadcast, Cathedral, Chrism Eucharist, Church Services, Churches in Cork, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocese, Good Friday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Media and Communications

A Cross in Your Window – A Suggestion for Holy Week and Easter

Posted on April 4, 2020 by

On Palm Sunday Christians would usually gather for their traditional processions recalling the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, when people welcomed him, and greeted him enthusiastically waving branches.  But there will be no donkeys or palms or … Continue reading →

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