Category Archives: Lay Ministry

Bishop of Cork appoints two additional Examining Chaplains

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton has announced this morning, 2nd August 2023, that he has appointed two additional Examining Chaplains. They are the Reverend Dr William Olhausen and the Reverend Terry Mitchell. … Continue reading

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New Diocesan Reader licensed in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 4th June 2023, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, licensed Karl Tyrell to the Office of Reader. The licensing took place at St Peter’s Church, Carrigrohane Union of Parishes. Karl commented: … Continue reading

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Morning Vigil at Cloyne Cathedral

On Saturday, 28th January, Bishop Paul Colton held a Morning Vigil at Cloyne Cathedral to pray for the vacant parishes in the Diocese, and also for vocations to lay and ordained ministry. The Bishop led the Vigil in the Quire … Continue reading

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New Chaplain to the Guild of Lay Ministry in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is delighted to announce that he has appointed the Reverend Terry Mitchell, who is Diocesan Education and Further Training Officer, as the new Chaplain to the Guild … Continue reading

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New Reader Licensed in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 12th June, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, licensed Dr Richard Scriven to the Office of Reader. The licensing took place during Evensong at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral. Richard said: I … Continue reading

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