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Oration by Bishop Paul Colton at the War Memorial in Cork to mark the end of the First World War
Oration delivered on Remembrance Sunday, 11th November, 2018 at the War Memorial in Cork To mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War delivered by The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton Bishop of Cork You have honoured … Continue reading
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Names of All 4200 Cork Casualties of WWI will be on Public View in One Place for the first time in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral on 11th November
There is no one memorial in Cork to the c. 4,200 casualties from Cork City and County. ‘There should be’ says Bishop Paul Colton, the Church of Ireland Bishop, ‘but there isn’t.’ On Sunday afternoon, 11th November, however, all the … Continue reading
‘Olive Trees’ at centre of First World War Centenary Assemblies in Schools in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
Following up on an idea given to him by Eunice Jeffers, in Dunmanway, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, decided to present each school in the Diocese with an olive tree – a symbol of peace and reconciliation. These … Continue reading
Music for Centenary of End of First World War at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork
On Sunday, 11th November, the centenary of Armistice Day 1918, marking the end of the First World War, the first sounds will be of a bell and silence. On each of the four minutes leading up to the eleventh hour … Continue reading
Faces of Victims, Olive Trees, Telegrams and Pilgrimage ~ Cork, Cloyne and Ross commemorates the end of the First World War
In common with churches, community groups, regions and nations around the world, the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross will be commemorating the end of the First World War in the coming days. The following information is provided for … Continue reading
‘Curry in a Hurry’ from the Mothers’ Union to the National Maritime College of Ireland
The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) is located in Ringaskiddy, County Cork. It provides training and education for the Merchant Marine and the non-military needs of the Irish Naval Service. The local Church of Ireland rector, the Revd Elaine Murray, … Continue reading
‘Need for structured dialogue towards separation of Church and State’ ~ Bishop Paul Colton
Speaking at the City Service in St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, said there was a need, in Ireland, for a structured approach to the current informal debates about separation of Church and State. Setting … Continue reading
