Category Archives: Community Involvement

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

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

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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Bishop Paul Colton’s Sermon at the Civic Service on Saint Patrick’s Day in Cork

Sermon preached on Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 at the Choral and Civic Eucharist in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork byThe Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross I’ve never knowingly relied on artificial intelligence – personally … Continue reading

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The Colton Family’s parting gift to the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross: a new bell for its future synods and councils

As Bishop Paul Colton prepares to bring his more than 27-year tenure as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross to a close, he announced at the Diocesan Synod (27 September 2025) that he and his family had commissioned a new … Continue reading

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Come and Sing 2025 at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

There was a Diocesan Come and Sing Choral Evensong on Saturday, 11th October in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. Around forty people took part, travelling from across the Diocese as well as some coming across the border from Limerick. The event was led by Cathedral Director of Music, … Continue reading

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