Category Archives: Easter

Holy Week and Easter 2026 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Holy Week invites us to walk once again through the central days of the Christian story: from quiet reflection and prayer, through the solemnity of Good Friday, to the joy and light of Easter morning. Across the United Dioceses of … Continue reading

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Bishop Paul Colton’s Sermon for Easter Day in Cork

Sermon preached on Easter Day 2025 by the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in the Cathedral Church of Saint Fin Barre, Cork Sunday, 20th April 2025 When I’m asked what I do in my … Continue reading

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Holy Week and Easter Services in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Holy Week begins on Sunday, 13th April 2025, which is Palm Sunday. Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Triduum (three days) which recall the passion or suffering of Jesus, his death, burial and, finally his resurrection.  Those three days … Continue reading

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Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ performed at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral for Good Friday

On Good Friday, 29th March, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir performed John Stainer’s The Crucifixion . The work formed the evening liturgy that day in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral and the cathedral was full for the event. The soloists were Andrew Boushell … Continue reading

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross Annual Chrism Eucharist held in St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

The annual Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross was held again this year on Maundy Thursday at Noon in Saint Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery, County Cork. People from all over the diocese gathered to celebrate together, to renew their commitment to their … Continue reading

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