Category Archives: Cork

The Importance of Listening to One Another in the Context of our Centenary Commemorations in Ireland

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

‘In the context of our centenary commemorations, attentive listening to one another, dialogue and engagement have become more important than ever’ according to the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton. Bishop Colton was opening an event recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Centenaries in Ireland, Church in Society, Commemoration, Contemporary Issues, Cork, Cork Centenaries Commemoration and Reconciliation Project, Diocese, Five Marks of Mission

Cork Launch of ‘Praying Together’ – Prayers for Primary School Assemblies

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

On Thursday 6 February 2020, the President of Dublin City University (DCU) Prof. Brian MacCraith, launched Praying Together a new collection of prayers for primary school assemblies. The book contains a wide variety of prayers, each prayer written by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cork, Diocese, Education, Five Marks of Mission, Launch, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Prayers, Schools in the Diocese

Stephen Teap named as Cork Person of the Year

Posted on January 19, 2020 by

At the annual Cork Person of the Year Awards on Friday last, 17th January, attended by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, and the Bishop of Cork and Ross, Dr Fintan Gavin, Stephen Teap, a son … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Award, Bishop, Bishops of Cork, Church in Society, Contemporary Issues, Cork, Cork Person of the Year Awards, Ecumenism, Ireland, Lord Mayor of Cork, Mayor of Cork County, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Voluntary Work

Bishops of Cork ~ Joint Christmas Message 2019

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross Church of Ireland – Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Joint Press Release Thursday, 19th December 2019  Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork: The Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin and the Right … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Bishops of Cork, Christmas, Cork, Diocese, Ecumenism

A Full Cathedral for the Annual Christmas Concert by St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir, Cork

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir in Cork held their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday 14th December. The event was sold out and had been for several weeks in advance. The audience was treated to a selection of old favourites and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cathedral, Cathedral Choir, Christmas, Church Music, Concert, Cork, Diocese, Youth Work

Graham Norton returns to Bandon Grammar School in Cork, Cloyne and Ross to launch a history of the School

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

On Monday, 25th November, Graham Norton, the internationally famous television and radio presenter, comedian, actor, author, and commentator,  returned to his old school, Bandon Grammar School, County Cork.  He was there to launch a new book Bandon Grammar School – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Book Launch, Books and Publications, Cork, Diocese, Education, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Schools in the Diocese

Speech of Thanks to Graham Norton at Bandon Grammar School by Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

Following the launch by Graham Norton of ‘Bandon Grammar School: a History written by school principal,, Ian Coombes, at the invitation of the school and on behalf of everyone the speech of thanks to Graham Norton was given by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bandon Grammar School, Bishop, Book Launch, Books and Publications, Cork, Diocese, Education, People from Cork, Schools in the Diocese