Category Archives: Readers

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 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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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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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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New Chaplain to the Guild of Lay Ministry in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is delighted to announce that he has appointed the Reverend Terry Mitchell, who is Diocesan Education and Further Training Officer, as the new Chaplain to the Guild … Continue reading

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