Category Archives: Diocese

Opening and Dedication of Refurbished Diocesan Offices and Meeting Rooms in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Friday, 7 February, the Diocesan Council met for what was a significant and historic gathering in the life of the Diocese. It was the final full meeting of the Council with the current Bishop, the Right Reverend Paul Colton, … Continue reading

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Bishop Paul Colton’s Christmas Sermon in Cork on Christmas Day 2025

Sermon preached on Christmas Day 2025 in the Cathedral Church of Saint Fin Barre, Cork by The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross One of Cork’s, or more specifically, Bandon’s famous sons – Graham Norton … Continue reading

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Executive Members of S.H.A.R.E. Cork visit Bishop Paul and Mrs Susan Colton

On Tuesday 23rd December 2025, three members of the executive committee of S.H.A.R.E. Cork – Peter, Saoirse and Jack – visited Bishop Paul Colton and Mrs Susan Colton at their home. Susan Colton was delighted to discover that one of … 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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Bishop Paul Colton presents his 2024 Episcopal Visitation to the Diocese and to the RCB Library

During the course of 2024, Bishop Paul Colton carried out his episcopal visitations across the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, culminating in the production of a bound report book of the findings and reflections of that visitation. On completion, … Continue reading

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