Category Archives: Refugee Crisis

Refugees thank their Cork hosts on anniversary of Ukraine War

Posted on February 21, 2023 by mediaccr

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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World Refugee Day in Carrigaline Parish, County Cork

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Carrigaline Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork has recently begun the process to become a Church of Sanctuary (within the Places of Sanctuary movement). On Sunday 20th June, World Refugee Day, the parish welcomed Fiona Finn, the CEO … Continue reading →

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LÉ Róisín Brings 200 ‘Comfort Teddies’ Knitted by Cork Mothers’ Union on its Humanitarian Mission to the Mediterranean

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Irish Naval ship, LÉ Róisín, has left the Irish Naval Base at Haulbowline in Cork Harbour and is heading to the Mediterranean on a three-month humanitarian mission to aid migrants fleeing Syria, as well as other Middle Eastern and African countries.  This … Continue reading →

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Church of Ireland Parishes in Cork, Cloyne and Ross begin to Mobilise in Response to Refugee Crisis

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

A number of Church of Ireland parishes in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross have responded already to the unfolding refugee crisis in Europe, and others are actively making plans to reach out and help. In Kinneigh Union of … Continue reading →

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