Category Archives: Church in Society

Hikers Walk to Sheep’s Head for Christian Aid

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

This year’s weather forecast prior to the Christian Aid Sheep’s Head Hike 2016, on Saturday, 3rd September last, was not encouraging to both organisers and those who planned to take part. Heavy rain, winds, even thunder was forecasted and throughout … Continue reading →

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Lord Mayor of Cork makes annual courtesy call to the Bishop of Cork

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Friday, 9th September, the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, and Mrs Susan Colton received the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Des Cahill, to afternoon tea at The Palace.  The Lord Mayor was accompanied by Ms … Continue reading →

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Skibbereen Parish ‘in the thick’ of Olympian Rowers’ Return

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The silver medalists in the Olympic lightweight double sculls – Gary O’Donovan and Paul O’Donovan – have achieved fame locally, throughout Ireland and worldwide, not only because of their athletic prowess on the international stage, but also because of their forthright, down-to-earth, … Continue reading →

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Clergy and Parishioners Join Refugee Walk in Cork

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

A number of clergy and parishioners from the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross took part in the recent Silent Walk marking World Refugee Day (20th June).  People brought along old shoes and at the end of the walk … Continue reading →

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Ecumenical Representatives in Cork join in Iftar Meal at end of Ramadan

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The members of the Cork Ecumenical Standing Committee – representatives appointed by their respective bishops or church authorities – recently accepted the invitation of Imam Ihab Ahmed to attend the Iftar Meal with his Muslim community at the end of … Continue reading →

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