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Reflections on the Music at the Farewell Service for Bishop Paul Colton

Music has always been at the heart of worship in this diocese, and for his farewell service, Bishop Paul Colton chose each piece with particular care. What follows is a selection of the music heard on the day, each accompanied … Continue reading

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‘Great Send Off’ for the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The words on most people’s lips after the Diocesan Celebration of Easter and Farewell to the Bishop in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on Saturday 18th April 2026 were ‘that was a great send off’ for Bishop Paul Colton. More … Continue reading

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Sermon preached by the Dean of Southwark, the Very Rev’d Dr Mark Oakley at the Cork Farewell to Bishop Paul Colton

There is an ancient story of a holy monk whom the demons were very busy one day trying to tempt. Nothing was working so they went over to rest under a tree. Suddenly, their Lord, the Devil himself, saw them … Continue reading

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‘The Glory of Easter’ – An Invitation to Attend Bishop Paul Colton’s Farewell Service online

On Saturday, 18th April 2026, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, will preside at a Diocesan Service for the last time as bishop of the diocese. The Service will be a Diocesan Celebration … Continue reading

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Cork Church of Ireland Club – ICICYMA (Garryduff) – awards Honorary Life Membership to Bishop Paul Colton

A reception to mark Bishop Paul Colton’s forthcoming retirement was held in the clubhouse at Garryduff Sports Centre at Rochestown, Cork on Saturday, 11th April. Garryduff is the sports centre of the ICICYMA – Incorporated Church of Ireland Cork Young … Continue reading

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