Category Archives: LIcensing

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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Licensing and Commissioning of the Rev. Jean Carney for Moviddy Union and Hospital Chaplaincy

On Thursday, 21st March 2024, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, licensed and commissioned the Rev. Jean Carney to serve as Bishop’s Curate in Moviddy Union of Parishes and as Assistant Healthcare Chaplain. … Continue reading

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Two new Readers licensed in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 19th November 2023, during the Diocesan Celebration of Lay Ministry at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, licensed two new Readers to serve in the Diocese.  Hilary Dring and Síle Hunt were … Continue reading

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Installation of Chancellor and licensing of a Reader at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

During Evensong at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral last Sunday, 9th October 2022, the Dean of Cork, the Very Rev. Nigel Dunne, installed the Dean of Ross, the Very Rev. Cliff Jeffers as Chancellor of the Cathedral and Prepend of Killaspugmallane. … 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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