Category Archives: Diocese

Archbishop of Armagh joins Bishop of Cork in Crookhaven 300 Celebrations

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

During the week beginning Sunday, 30th July 2017 and concluding the following Sunday, 6th August, the Parish of Kilmoe Union and the little village of Crookhaven, Co. Cork (the most southerly village on the Irish mainland), where the rector is … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Diocese, Parish News

Children’s Holiday Club in Carrigaline and Templebreedy Parishes, Cork

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

A joint holiday club was organised by the Carrigaline Union and Templebreedy Group of parishes in the Diocese of Cork once again this year.  This year it was called: ‘Champions!’. 50 children and 20 teen leaders (along with the adult … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Ministry, Diocese, Five Marks of Mission, Parish News, Summer, Youth Work

300th Anniversary of the Building of the Church of Saint Brendan, Crookhaven, Co. Cork

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

Sunday, 23rd July marked the beginning of a week of celebrations in Kilmoe Union of Parishes to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the building and consecration of the beautiful little coastal Church of St Brendan in Crookhaven, County Cork.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Bishop, Church Services, Diocese, Parish News, Sermons

‘Old’ Youth Meet ‘Present’ Youth for Crookhaven300 Reunion in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

On Sunday, 23rd July former members of the Cork Diocesan youth scene from the early 1980s were hosted at a reunion barbecue at the Altar Rectory, Toormore, Co Cork at which they were joined by current members of the Cork … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, CDYC, Church Services, Diocese, Parish News, People from the Diocese, Social Events, Summer, Youth Work

Busy Summer in Parishes in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Sometimes people have the idea that church activity winds down in July, and more so in August.  This has never been the case in many dioceses and especially in places such as Cork, Cloyne and Ross with its many holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in CDYC, Children's Ministry, Church in Society, Church Services, Clergy, Community Involvement, Diocese, Parish News, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Sea Sunday, Social Events, Special Events, Summer, Voluntary Work, Youth Work

New Chaplain to Bandon Grammar School in The Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, together with Bandon Grammar School, jointly announce the appointment of the Reverend Anne Skuse as Chaplain to Bandon Grammar School, a new full-time post established by the Diocese in partnership with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Diocese

Bishop Paul and Mrs Susan Colton were Guests at New Páirc Uí Chaoimh for All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

On Saturday, 22nd July, an auspicious and historic day for Cumann Lúthchleas Gael (the Gaelic Athletic Association), Bishop Paul and Mrs Susan Colton were the guests of the Cork County Board at the Quarter-Final of the All-Ireland Hurling qualifier between Clare and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Church in Society, Cork, Diocese, GAA, People from Cork, Sport