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New priest ordained in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Monday, 25th September 2023, the Rev. Martin Steele was ordained to the priesthood by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton. The cathedral was full for the occasion with visitors from all over … Continue reading

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St Fin Barre 1400 – A Weekend of Events

The Commemoration Weekend for the 1400th Anniversary of the death of St Fin Barre, the Patron Saint of Cork, came to a close on Monday, 25th September, the Saint’s Feast Day. Throughout the weekend a series of events were offered … Continue reading

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An invitation to the people of Cork and especially to anyone named after our Patron Saint to visit St Fin Barre’s Cathedral to mark 1400 years since his death

Throughout next weekend there will be events at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork (a full list is HERE) to commemorate the 1400th anniversary this year of the death of Saint Fin Barre of Cork, our patron saint. His patronal saint’s … Continue reading

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1400 Anniversary of the Death of St Fin Barre – A Weekend of Commemoration at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Based on the customary historical tradition, this year marks the 1400th anniversary of the death in 623 A.D. of Saint Fin Barre of Cork. Plans are well underway for the commemoration of the 1400th anniversary in the Church of Ireland … Continue reading

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Fountainstown Tragedy – Statement from Bishop Paul Colton and Templebreedy National School

On behalf of the entire community at Templebreedy National School, Crosshaven, County Cork, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, as Patron of the school, the school Principal, Doris Bryan, and the Chairperson of the Board of Management, Michael Hodder, … Continue reading

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