Category Archives: Lay Ministry

Former Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church Preaches at Annual Diocesan Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

The annual Diocesan Chrism Eucharist took place on Maundy Thursday, 29th March in the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery, County Cork.  The preacher this year was the Right Reverend David Chillingworth, former Bishop of St Andrew’s, Dunkeld and Dunblane, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Cathedral, Chrism Eucharist, Church Services, Clergy, Diocesan Youth Officer, Diocese, Healthcare Ministry, Holy Week, Lay Ministry, Maundy Thursday, People from the Diocese

An Invitation to a ‘Godly Play’ Workshop in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

The Children’s Ministry Group in the United Dioceses of Cork , Cloyne and Ross is hosting a ‘Godly Play’ workshop for children’s workers in the Diocese on Saturday, 14th April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Northridge House Education … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Children's Ministry, Children's Work, Education, Fresh Expressions, Godly Play, Lay Ministry, Northridge House Education and Research Centre

Two New Graduates in Clinical Pastoral Education in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

Friday 24th November was graduation day for pastoral care students at Cork University Hospital. In the Chapel of Christ our Saviour two people from the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Hilary Dring (Carrigaline Union) and Sylvia Helen (Kilgariffe Union) … Continue reading →

Posted in Chaplaincies, Clinical Pastoral Education, Continuing Ministerial Education, Cork, Education, Lay Ministry

Report of Charting a Future with Confidence Launched in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

At a special joint meeting, held in Bandon Grammar School on Saturday 25th November, of the Diocesan Council of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the clergy of the Diocese, and the Council of Diocesan programme Charting A Future with Confidence, the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Book Launch, Books and Publications, Charting A Future With Confidence, Clergy, Diocese, Lay Ministry, News Release

Innovative Music Scheme Launched in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

On Thursday, 5th October nearly 200 people of all ages and interests, attended the launch in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, of a new Diocesan Church Music Scheme.  The scheme was the brainchild of the Music Department of the Cathedral … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashton School, Bishop, Cathedral, Children's Ministry, Church in Society, Church Music, Diocese, Education, Lay Ministry, Organist, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Schools in the Diocese, Youth Work | Tagged

Cork Mothers’ Union Help Out at Cork Summer Show

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

The Mothers’ Union in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross enjoyed a really busy weekend last month at the Cork Summer Show (17-18 June), in the lovely sunshine. They provided a baby change facility and colouring for kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Church in Society, Lay Ministry, Mothers' Union

Lay Assistants at the Eucharist Trained and Commissioned in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

More than 300 lay people received training recently in Cork, Cloyne and Ross and, at Services during Easter, were commissioned in their parishes to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion.  At a short ceremony during Sunday Service in each parish they committed … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Services, Commissionings, Lay Ministry