Category Archives: Church Services

Cork, Cloyne and Ross ~ Renewal of Commitment to Ministry at Chrism Eucharist on Maundy Thursday

Clergy, lay church workers and volunteers from around Cork, Cloyne and Ross joined the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, in Saint Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery on Maundy Thursday, 2nd April for the annual Chrism Eucharist.  The oils for use … Continue reading

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Easter Celebrated at Dawn on Easter Day in many parts of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Many parishes had the traditional early start around the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on Easter day, as parishioners and their friends, in some places together with Christians from other churches, gathered for the dawn celebration of the … Continue reading

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The world-changing Easter event demands that we be world-changing Christians ~ Bishop Paul Colton’s Sermon of Easter Day 2015

Easter Sermon preached by the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on Easter Day 2015 Whatever happened that first Easter – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ – … Continue reading

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St Fin Barre’s Scouts Provide Paschal Fire for Vigil at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Every year scout leaders from 2nd Cork (St Fin Barre’s) Scouts do their part in the Easter celebration at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.  They build, light and supervise the Paschal Fire.  This year was no different.   On hand … Continue reading

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Cork Diocesan Secretary Retires after 42 Years’ Service

Wilfred Baker, Diocesan Secretary of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has retired today, Tuesday, 31st March, after 42 years service to the Diocese.   People from around the Diocese gathered at Saint Luke’s Church, Douglas, Cork for … Continue reading

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