Category Archives: Contemporary Issues

Love for Those in Need on St Valentine’s Day in the Diocese of Cork

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Reverend Elaine Murray, who is Rector of Carrigaline in the Diocese of Cork, and also Children’s Ministry Coordinator in the United Diocese of Cork, Coyne and Ross, made a Saint Valentine’s Day appeal to parishes recently.  She asked parishes to think … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sermon of Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Christmas Day 2014 Sermon preached by the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork The song of the Angels that first Christmas ~ ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork: the Most Reverend Dr John Buckley and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton Christmas 2014 “Our celebrations of Christmas each year draw stark attention to the suffering of those in great need, … Continue reading →

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Remembrance at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork in Centenary Year of Outbreak of First World War

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The traditional time of annual remembrance follows in the wake of All Souls’ Day each year, and also at that time of year when, before the start of a new Church year in Advent, our Sunday worship is directed to reflection on … Continue reading →

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St Luke’s Home Presents Final Instalment of €1million Gift to Marymount Hospice in Cork

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Five years ago, when the new Marymount University Hospital and Hospice in Cork was being built on its new site at Curraheen, County Cork, Bishop Paul Colton asked the directors of Saint Luke’s Home in Cork to donate €1 million … Continue reading →

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