Category Archives: Readers

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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Two New Readers Licensed in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Tuesday, 8th June, the eve of the feast of Saint Columba, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, licensed two new readers – Alan Clohessy and Dr Kieran Hogan – to the Office … Continue reading

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Retirement of Cork Diocesan Reader after 33 Years Service

George Quinn, a Diocesan Reader for the past nearly 33 years in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has indicated to the Bishop, Dr Paul Colton, his decision to retire from Reader ministry. George was licensed as a … Continue reading

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