Category Archives: Civic Service

Facing the challenges of meeting today’s needs ~ Bishop Paul Colton’s Sermon at Cork Civic Service

Sermon preached on Saint Patrick’s Day 2022 at the Choral and Civic Eucharist in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork by The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross We live in a world and a time … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Day 2022 Civic Service at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Earlier today, the annual Festival and Civic Service for St Patrick’s Day was held at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. After two years of not being able to host this celebration, Bishop Paul Colton invited the Lord Mayor of Cork … Continue reading

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Cancellation of Civic Service and Reception at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

At the start of this week, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, and his wife Susan took the decision, before the announcement of the cancellation of St Patrick’s Day parades, with great regret, that they could not host their … Continue reading

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Saint Patrick’s Day Reception for Civic Guests in Cork

Each year, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton and Mrs Susan Colton host a reception for invited guests in their home following the Festival and Civic Eucharist in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.  Nearly 200 guests were received this … Continue reading

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‘Society and the world need bridge-builders’ – Bishop Paul Colton at St Patrick’s Day Civic Service in Cork

Preaching at the annual Civic Service in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork to mark St Patrick’s Day, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, said that ‘more than ever our society and world needs bridge-builders.’  Speaking in … Continue reading

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