Category Archives: Church in Society

It’s Diocesan ‘Synod’ Day 2020 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on June 13, 2020 by

Saturday, 13th June 2020 is in the diary as the day for this year’s Diocesan Synod of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  ‘Synod’ is rooted in the idea of gathering and meeting. But that, of course, cannot … Continue reading →

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross Prepares for Reopening of Church Buildings

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

For the last month, since the publication by the Irish Government of the Return to Work Safely Protocol, consultations have been taking place in the Church of Ireland United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross about the implementation of the Protocol … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Bishop, church buildings, Church in Society, Church of Ireland, Church Services, Contemporary Issues, Cork, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocese, Voluntary Work, ZOOM

Response to Bishop Colton’s Appeal for Masks for Cork Charity

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

On Wednesday 22nd April, nursing homes in Ireland, including Saint Luke’s Home, Cork – a 148 year old charity in the Diocese of Cork – received new guidance from the HSE advising that masks be worn by all healthcare workers … Continue reading →

Posted in Chaplaincies, Charities in the Diocese, Charity Work, Church in Society, Community Involvement, Cork, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Fund-Raising, Saint Luke's Charity, Saint Luke's Home

‘ShineALight’ in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

In response to the ecumenical invitation of the three Cork bishops – Paul Colton (Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross), Fintan Gavin (Bishop of Cork and Ross) and William Crean (Bishop of Cloyne) – churches in Cork, Cloyne and Ross … Continue reading →

Posted in church buildings, Church in Society, Churches in Cork, Community Involvement, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocese, Easter, Ecumenism, Five Marks of Mission, Light

Cork Church of Ireland Sports Club – Garryduff – supports Frontline Workers

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

The main sports hall at the Incorporated Church of Ireland Cork Young Men’s Association – Garryduff Sports Centre – at Rochestown, Cork has been made available to assist with an important effort to make 10,000 face masks for frontline HSE … Continue reading →

Posted in Church in Society, Church of Ireland Hockey Club, Community Involvement, Contemporary Issues, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocese, Fund-Raising, Garryduff Sports Centre, ICICYMA, Partnership, People from Cork, Voluntary Work