Category Archives: Commissionings

New Church of Ireland Pioneer Minister for Carrigrohane Union of Parishes

On Sunday, 26th January 2025, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton licensed Sarah Louise Hockey to be Pioneer Minister in Carrigrohane Union of Parishes. The National Director of Pioneer Ministry, the Rev. Rob … Continue reading

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Licensing and Commissioning of the Rev. Jean Carney for Moviddy Union and Hospital Chaplaincy

On Thursday, 21st March 2024, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, licensed and commissioned the Rev. Jean Carney to serve as Bishop’s Curate in Moviddy Union of Parishes and as Assistant Healthcare Chaplain. … Continue reading

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Five lay people commissioned for pastoral work as lay local ministers in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Five new Lay Local Ministers (LLMs) were commissioned by Bishop Paul Colton for pastoral work in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross recently. The commissioning was part of the Diocesan Service for Lay Ministry held at St Fin Barre’s … Continue reading

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Commissioning of John de Montfort as new Diocesan Secretary in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

During the Diocesan Service for Lay Ministry on Sunday, 19th November 2023, John de Montfort was officially commissioned by the Bishop, Dr Paul Colton, and welcomed as the new Diocesan Secretary of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. John has been working … Continue reading

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New Pioneer Evangelist in Carrigrohane Union

Last Sunday, 4th June 2023, Sarah Louise Hockey was commissioned as a Pioneer Evangelist in Carrigrohane Union of Parishes by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton. Sarah Louise commented: I am very honoured and excited to … Continue reading

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