Category Archives: Christmas

Bishop Paul Colton thanks church and community for generous charity work

Posted on December 27, 2022 by mediaccr

The Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, took the opportunity during his Christmas Day sermon in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork to express his thanks to everyone – in both the Diocese and in society in general – for their … Continue reading →

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Cork Church of Ireland Charity to feature in DIY SOS Bigger Build Ireland Christmas Special

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, the show that rebuilds people’s lives by rebuilding their homes is back for a Christmas special featuring the six houses owned by the Kingston Charity Trust in Mitchelstown in the Church of Ireland Dioceses … Continue reading →

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Bishops Bless S.H.A.R.E. Crib in Cork

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The 53rd year of the S.H.A.R.E. Cork collection was inaugurated on Wednesday, 14th December by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Deirdre Forde, and with the annual blessing of the S.H.A.R.E. Crib on St Patrick’s Street, Cork by the two … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Hampers of Christmas

Posted on November 16, 2022 by mediaccr

Kilmocomogue Union of Parishes is running an online fundraising Christmas raffle this year based on the 12 Days of Christmas. Canon Paul Willoughby, Rector of Kilmocomogue Union, writes: There will be twelve prizes, where each prize will increase by one item … Continue reading →

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Christingle Celebration in Mallow Union

Posted on January 13, 2022 by mediaccr

Mallow Union of Parishes held their Christingle celebration on the 2nd January 2022. The Rev. Meurig Williams reflects on the past Christmas and Christingle celebrations and writes: As in many other parishes, this year, there was a measure of apprehension … Continue reading →