Category Archives: Lay Ministry

Annual Chrism Eucharist at St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

Clergy and lay representatives from across the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross gathered in St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery, on Maundy Thursday, 2 April 2026, for the annual Chrism Eucharist. The Chrism Eucharist is a central moment in the life … Continue reading

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New Reader licensed to serve in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 16th June 2024, during Evensong in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, licensed Joanna Griffin as Readers to serve in the diocese. Joanna has completed one of the courses … Continue reading

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A Joyful Celebration of Lay Ministry in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Nearly 350 people gathered in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on Sunday 19th November at the invitation of the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, to celebrate lay ministry in the Diocese. ‘While we celebrate, affirm, equip and value … Continue reading

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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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