Category Archives: Contemporary Issues

New Livestream Online from St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Posted on June 25, 2020 by

As soon as the ‘lockdown’ due to the Covid-19 pandemic came into effect on 18th March St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, like so many cathedrals and churches across Ireland, moved very quickly to provide worship and concerts online.  At first this … Continue reading →

Posted in Cathedral, Church Online, Contemporary Issues, Cork, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Five Marks of Mission, Liturgy, Technology, Webcam, Worship

It’s Diocesan ‘Synod’ Day 2020 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on June 13, 2020 by

Saturday, 13th June 2020 is in the diary as the day for this year’s Diocesan Synod of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  ‘Synod’ is rooted in the idea of gathering and meeting. But that, of course, cannot … Continue reading →

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross Prepares for Reopening of Church Buildings

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

For the last month, since the publication by the Irish Government of the Return to Work Safely Protocol, consultations have been taking place in the Church of Ireland United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross about the implementation of the Protocol … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Bishop, church buildings, Church in Society, Church of Ireland, Church Services, Contemporary Issues, Cork, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocese, Voluntary Work, ZOOM

Cork Church of Ireland Sports Club – Garryduff – supports Frontline Workers

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

The main sports hall at the Incorporated Church of Ireland Cork Young Men’s Association – Garryduff Sports Centre – at Rochestown, Cork has been made available to assist with an important effort to make 10,000 face masks for frontline HSE … Continue reading →

Posted in Church in Society, Church of Ireland Hockey Club, Community Involvement, Contemporary Issues, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocese, Fund-Raising, Garryduff Sports Centre, ICICYMA, Partnership, People from Cork, Voluntary Work

Bishop Paul Colton takes part in New COVID-19 Community Response Forum established by Cork City Council

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

At the request of Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government,  Eoghan Murphy, T.D., a COVID-19 Community Response Forum (CRF) is being put in place in Cork City and will be co-ordinated by Cork City Council.  A similar initiative will … Continue reading →

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