Category Archives: Parish News

Douglas Union with Frankfield welcomes their new Incumbent

On Sunday evening, 28th May 2023, the Rev. Dr William Olhausen was instituted as the new Incumbent of Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield by the Bishop, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, at St Luke’s Church, Douglas. St Luke’s … Continue reading

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Refugees thank their Cork hosts on anniversary of Ukraine War

Three refugees from Ukraine have thanked Andrew and Caroline Coleman, parishioners of Bandon Union, who welcomed them into their home, making their remarks days ahead of the first anniversary of the start of the conflict. Lisa Fagan from Christian Aid … Continue reading

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“Forever Mine” Stage Play at The Carraig Centre

2023 marks the 250th anniversary of “Amazing Grace” – the world’s best-loved hymn and one of the most recorded songs of all time, and The Carraig Centre is delighted to host a performance of the brand-new stage play “Forever Mine” … Continue reading

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St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline launched their Bicentenary Celebrations

On Tuesday, 7th January 2023, St Mary’s Church marked the beginning of their 200th Anniversary Celebrations with an Opening Service at which the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross preached. St Mary’s has curated a Programme of Events for the … Continue reading

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The Reverend Dr William Olhausen is to be the new Incumbent of Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield in the Diocese of Cork

The Reverend Dr William Olhausen, who is currently Incumbent of St Matthias’ Church, Killiney, in the Diocese of Dublin, has been nominated to the Bishop of Cork, by the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Committee of Patronage, to be the … Continue reading

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