Category Archives: Diocese

Cork’s Bishops Dedicate Globe Candle Stand at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Posted on November 10, 2020 by

On Saturday 7th November, the weekend when All Souls and Remembrance are observed at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, Cork’s two Bishops, Dr Paul Colton and Dr Fintan Gavin conducted a short liturgy of dedication of a new votive candle … Continue reading →

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St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork To Open for Personal Prayer Remembering Covid-19 Victims

Posted on November 5, 2020 by

As part of the annual Remembrance/All Souls’ weekend, Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork will open temporarily on Saturday 7th November, for personal prayer as permitted by current level 5 regulations,  to allow members of the public to come in to … Continue reading →

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150th Anniversary of the Consecration of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Cork

Posted on November 3, 2020 by

The last day of this month – 30th November 2020 – will be the 150th anniversary of the Consecration of one of Cork’s, indeed of one of Ireland’s, most iconic buildings:  Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. Originally a day of … Continue reading →

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross Mothers’ Union Virtual Festival Service goes live

Posted on October 29, 2020 by

Each year in the Spring, Cork, Cloyne and Ross Mothers’ Union members from around Cork City and County meet for a celebratory Festival Service. It is always a special occasion when members enjoy fellowship and meeting up with friends. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Archdeacon, Commissionings, Corona Virus, COVID-19, Diocesan Youtube Channel, Diocese, Mothers' Union

Lord Mayor of Cork launches Three Faiths Forum’s ‘The Pocket Facts Guide for Jewish, Christian and Muslim People.’

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Joe Kavanagh and his wife Stephanie, Lady Mayoress of Cork, warmly welcomed a small representative group from the Cork Three Faiths Forum recently in his chambers in City Hall. The occasion was the launch … Continue reading →

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