Category Archives: Youth Work

Cork Choristers Unite Online to Sing remotely from their Homes

Posted on March 28, 2020 by

In the midst of the fearfulness and isolation brought about by the CoronaVirus pandemic we all need to find ways to connect, to keep things going, and to lift our spirits. The choristers of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, were … Continue reading →

Posted in Cathedral, Cathedral Choir, Children's Work, Church Music, Diocese, Novel Corona Virus, People from Cork, Youth Work

Cork Diocesan Youth Council Hosts its Annual Table Quiz Online

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

On Friday, 27th March 2020 Cork Diocesan Youth Council are bringing their usual annual Table Quiz to you on-line this year! This will be a private event…everyone “attending” will be approved by Diocesan Youth Officer Hilda Connolly before being admitted. … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, CDYC, Diocesan Youth Officer, Diocese, Social Events, Special Events, Voluntary Work, Youth Work

Young People from Cork, Cloyne and Ross ask Questions ~ Food for thought

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

One of the sessions with the young people at the annual Confirmation Morning with the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross at the start of March, involved a card game and putting together posters of questions about the world, faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Confirmation, Contemporary Issues, Faith and Belief, Five Marks of Mission, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Religious Education, Special Events, Voluntary Work, Youth Work

Video Clip of the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Re-enactment of the General Convention 1870

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Way back in February, long before people had to stop gathering because of the Novel Coronavirus, students from Ashton School, Cork, Bandon Grammar School, and Midleton College were enlisted by the their school chaplains – Drew Ruttle, the Reverend Anne … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashton School, Bandon Grammar School, Bishop, Bishops of Cork, Chaplaincies, Church History, Commemoration, Diocese, Disestablishment, Drama, Media and Communications, Midleton College, People from Cork, People from the Diocese, Sesquicentenary, Special Events, Students, Youth Work

Royal School of Church Music Awards for Choristers in Cork

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

Seven choristers were presented with the Royal School of Church Music awards at the Eucharist Service at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Sunday 8th March. Five boys received the bronze award and two the silver award. The seven boys were examined in November and were assessed on … Continue reading →

Posted in Award, Cathedral, Cathedral Choir, Church Music, Diocesan Church Music Scheme, Youth Work

In Photos – Bishop of Cork’s Morning for Young People being Confirmed in 2020

Posted on March 9, 2020 by

On Saturday, 7th March, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, hosted his annual morning for young people from the Diocese being confirmed in the current year.  The full report is HERE. But the story is may be best told … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, Children's Ministry, Confirmation, Diocesan Church Music Scheme, Diocese, Youth Work

Morning of Fun and Activity for Cork, Cloyne and Ross Confirmation Candidates 2020

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

Nearly 80 young people from the Church of Ireland Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross who are preparing for Confirmation later this year, joined their Bishop, Dr Paul Colton, for a morning of meeting each other, chatting with the Bishop, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bishop, CDYC, Children's Ministry, Confirmation, Youth Work