Category Archives: Licensing and Installation

New Lay Reader licensed in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 13th July 2025, during Evensong in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, licensed Dr Christopher Ashley as Reader to serve in the diocese. Chris has completed a courses approved … Continue reading

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New Church of Ireland Pioneer Minister for Carrigrohane Union of Parishes

On Sunday, 26th January 2025, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton licensed Sarah Louise Hockey to be Pioneer Minister in Carrigrohane Union of Parishes. The National Director of Pioneer Ministry, the Rev. Rob … Continue reading

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Fermoy Union of Parishes welcomes their new Rector

On Sunday evening, 3rd March 2024, the Rev. Clodagh Yambasu was instituted as the new Rector of Fermoy Union of Parishes by the Bishop, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, at Christ Church, Fermoy. Christ Church, Fermoy – a very … Continue reading

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Cobh and Glanmire Union welcomes their new Rector

On Sunday evening, 4th February 2024, the Rev. Elise Hanley was instituted as the new Incumbent of Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes by the Bishop, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, at Christ Church, Rushbrooke, Cobh. The service was … Continue reading

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New Archdeacon Andrew Orr Licensed and Installed

At Choral Evensong on Sunday, 4th March 2023 the Venerable Andrew Orr was licensed as Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross and installed in his seat in the Chapter of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. A large congregation gathered from … Continue reading

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