Category Archives: CDYC

West Cork Church chosen by Bishop Paul Colton for his Christmas Message to Schools, Young People and the Young at Heart

Bishop Paul Colton chose the West Cork village of Castletownshend as the setting for his 2021 Christmas Message to schools, young people and the young at heart. On a dismal December day, assisted by Mrs Susan Colton on the camera, … Continue reading

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Activity Day for Sixth Class run by the Cork Diocesan Youth Council

On Saturday 24th July 2021 Hilda Connolly, the Diocesan Youth Officer, took twelve young people from the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross to the Oysterhaven Activity Centre.  Over the past few months, Hilda has hosted Zoom nights with quizzes, … Continue reading

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Boot Camp on The Long Strand for Cork Diocesan Youth Council

On the 24th June 2021, CDYC were able to hold their first gathering since September 2020. With a lot of debating over what might be a suitable activity for Cork Diocesan Youth Council (CDYC) to run, Hilda Connolly (Diocesan Youth … Continue reading

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Looking back to Holy Week and Easter Day in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Octave of Easter – the eight days starting with Easter Day which introduce the 50 days of Easter celebrations – comes to an end on the second Sunday of Easter, known also as Low Sunday. These days give us … Continue reading

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Final Episode of ‘Unmuted: What they said about Jesus’ – 5 online dramas for Holy Week and Easter – is on Easter Day – Sunday 4th April!

Cork Diocesan Youth Council (CDYC) has recorded a drama in 5 episodes – Unmuted: What they said about Jesus – a drama in 5 episodes. Check out this retelling of the story of Holy Week and Easter with a contemporary … Continue reading

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