Category Archives: Cathedral Choir

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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‘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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Summer, Sunshine, Sacred Music: St Fin Barre’s Cathedral travels to Mallorca for Annual Choir Tour

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir were on tour in Mallorca for five days during the week following Easter.  Thirty eight people travelled including thirty two singers. They were staying in the retreat centre Santuari de Lluc, the holiest site on the … Continue reading

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Stainer’s Crucifixion at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir will perform John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Good Friday, 3rd April at 8pm. The work will form the evening liturgy that day in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral and all are welcome to attend, free of charge. The soloists … Continue reading

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