Category Archives: Church of Ireland

Reflections on the Music at the Farewell Service for Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on April 30, 2026 by mediaccr

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

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese 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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Sermon preached by the Dean of Southwark, the Very Rev’d Dr Mark Oakley at the Cork Farewell to Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

There is an ancient story of a holy monk whom the demons were very busy one day trying to tempt. Nothing was working so they went over to rest under a tree. Suddenly, their Lord, the Devil himself, saw them … Continue reading →

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Cork Church of Ireland Club – ICICYMA (Garryduff) – awards Honorary Life Membership to Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

A reception to mark Bishop Paul Colton’s forthcoming retirement was held in the clubhouse at Garryduff Sports Centre at Rochestown, Cork on Saturday, 11th April. Garryduff is the sports centre of the ICICYMA – Incorporated Church of Ireland Cork Young … Continue reading →

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Bishop Paul and Mrs Susan Colton recognise work of Cork Scouts and Saint Patrick’s Day volunteers

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

For the last 27 years (with the exception of the two pandemic years), Mrs Susan Colton, with the help of a team of faithful volunteers year by year, has entertained, in her and Bishop Colton’s home, several hundred representatives of … Continue reading →

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