Category Archives: Bishops of Cork

Cork Bishops take part in reopening of Saint Patrick’s Bridge in Cork

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

On Saturday 16th March last, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn, put the last piece of masonry in place to mark the completion of the restoration of Saint Patrick’s Bridge in Cork City.  The two Bishops of Cork, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishops of Cork, Church in Society, Community Involvement, Dedication, Special Events

Statement of Dr Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork – New Bishop of Cork and Ross

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Statement Statement of Welcome and Good Wishes by The Right Rev Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in response to the announcement of the appointment of the Reverend Fintan … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Appointments, Bishop, Bishops of Cork, Community Involvement, Cork, Cork and Ross, Ecumenism, Statement by the Bishop

Lord Mayor of Cork Congratulates Bishop Paul Colton on his 20th Anniversary as Bishop

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

At the start of the meeting of Cork City Council on Monday, 25th March, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Mick Finn, extended his warm congratulations to the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Bishop, Bishops of Cork, Clergy, Cork, Diocese, Special Events

Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork: Bishop John Buckley and Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross Church of Ireland – Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Joint Press Release   Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork: The Most Reverend Dr John Buckley and the Right Reverend Dr Paul … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishops of Cork, Christmas, Church in Society, Ecumenism, Five Marks of Mission

Bishop Paul Colton’s Address to the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Synod 2018

Posted on June 9, 2018 by

United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Synod Address given in Cork by The Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on 9th June 2018 Introduction Although next March will mark the twentieth anniversary of … Continue reading →

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‘Sam Maguire’ has a Perpetual Home in Cork

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

As we look forward to tomorrow’s All-Ireland Football final between Mayo and Dublin we wonder who will lift high The Sam Maguire Cup.  It’s worth remembering that Sam Maguire himself was a Cork man.  This is the 90th anniversary year … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Bells, Bishops of Cork, Church in Society, Community Involvement, Cork, Decade of Centenaries, Diocese, GAA, History, Official Opening, Special Events, Sport

Bishop Paul Colton’s Address at the Official Opening of ‘The Sam Maguire Community Bells’

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

Address given by The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton,  Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross at the Official Opening of  The Sam Maguire Community Bells in St Mary’s Church, Dunmanway, County Cork, on Saturday, 9th September, 2017 Sam Maguire died … Continue reading →

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