Category Archives: Diocese

Freedom of Cork for President Higgins

On Thursday, 24th April 2014 the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins was conferred with the Freedom of Cork by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Catherine Clancy and the City Council.  Bishop Paul Colton attended the special meeting of … Continue reading

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Easter Celebrations – the Photos – from Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Easter was celebrated with joy and great variety throughout the parishes of the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  Here are some photos:

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Annual Sunrise Easter Service at the Warren Strand, Rosscarbery

A group of about  70 people of all ages attended the sunrise Eucharist on Easter Day which was celebrated at the Warren Strand, Rosscarbery, Co Cork.  Also present were a large contingent of young people who had stayed in the Hall … Continue reading

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What, in God’s name, should upset us as Christians? ~ Easter Sermon of Bishop Paul Colton

Easter Sermon preached by the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on Easter Day 2014   What, in God’s Name, should upset us as Christians? ‘If anyone is in … Continue reading

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Twitter Users and Texters invited to join in Good Friday Prayers at Cork Church of Ireland Chaplaincy

Good Friday liturgies are stark.  They are marked by solemn silence, the retelling of the journey of Jesus to the cross of his execution, and the cross is proclaimed.  Details of Good Friday Services from around the Church of Ireland … Continue reading

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