Faith Story Boards in Dunmanway Church as part of Sam Maguire Trail

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

In recent times St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Dunmanway, County Cork has been in the news for its partnership with the local community and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).  It is the church where Sam Maguire attended as a child and he is buried in the churchyard.  Sam Maguire’s story has been told through the Sam Maguire Community Bells, a visitor experience and passport trail.

Recently, story boards have been designed so that visitors will have the opportunity to learn something about the Church of Ireland:  the traditions and practices of the community who worship in St. Mary’s church today.

The fourteen story boards

St. Mary’s church has been open every day from 1st July to 15th September for visitors and is part of the Sam Maguire Passport Trail which is open all year round.  Group bookings are possible throughout the year: please contact tours@fanlobbus.ie

Story board – the Sanctuary

Story board – peace and reconciliation

 

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Appointment of Canon in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork and St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, has announced that he has appointed the Reverend Elaine Murray to be Prebendary of Desertmore and Killanully in the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Saint Fin Barre, Cork, and Prebendary of Timoleague in the Cathedral Chapter of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery.  These canonries were held previously by Canon Eithne Lynch who has now retired.

The new Canon, who will continue to serve as Rector in her current parish of Carrigaline, County Cork, was born in Dublin in 1958, is married to Liam, and they have two adult children: Conor and Áine.  Elaine said ‘she was delighted to be appointed and to be honoured in this way.’

The new Canon ~ Elaine Murray.

 

 

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New Priest-in Charge of Moviddy Parishes and Assistant Chaplain at Cork University Hospital

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is pleased to announce that he has appointed the Reverend David Bowles, Curate-Assistant of Douglas Union of Parishes, with Frankfield, to be Priest-in-Charge of Moviddy Union of Parishes (half-time) and also Assistant Chaplain (half-time) at Cork University Hospital.

David Bowles has been curate-assistant in Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield since 2015.

Cork University Hospital, together with Cork University Maternity Hospital, is the largest university teaching hospital in the State.  The Parish of Moviddy Union, with its three churches in Aherla, Templemartin, and Kilmurry, is to the west of Cork City, mainly in the Lee Valley north of Bandon, and incorporating the important county town of Macroom.

Bishop Colton said:

I am very pleased that David is taking on this role in this small but lovely parish, with hugely supportive and committed parishioners, as well as in Cork University Hospital, a ministry which he has already experienced and to which he is ideally suited.

Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum, who is the Church of Ireland Chaplain at Cork University Hospital said:

I am delighted to welcome David as a colleague as he joins our multi-denominational chaplaincy team and look forward to sharing in ministry in the breadth and diversity of healthcare.

In response to his appointment., the Reverend David Bowles said:

Michelle and I, together with our family,  are very much looking forward to getting to know the parishioners of Moviddy Union, sharing in their journeys and exploring and developing together in faith.

I am delighted with this opportunity to follow my calling and combine parish ministry with hospital ministry, both of which excite me.  Following my blessed last 4 years as Curate Assistant in Douglas Union of Parishes with Frankfield, I believe that this is where God is calling me now. I pray that it will a fruitful partnership for both my family and the parish, and indeed Cork University Hospital as well.

The Reverend David Bowles

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New Lord Mayor of Cork makes Courtesy Visit to Bishop Colton

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Tuesday 27th August, the new Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dr John Sheehan and the Lady Mayoress, Aedamar Sheehan made a courtesy visit to the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton and Mrs Susan Colton at their home in Cork.  The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress were accompanied by Ms Alma Murnane, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs and International Relations at Cork City Council.

At the annual courtesy visit of the Lord Mayor of Cork to the Bishop of Cork were (l-r) . Ms Alma Murnane (Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs and International Relations), Ms Aedamar Sheehan (Lady Mayoress), the Lord Mayor of Cork *(Cllr Dr John Sheehan), the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton (Bishop of Cork) and Mrs Susan Colton. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

The Lord Mayor of Cork (2019-20) is the twenty-second Lord Mayor to make a courtesy visit to Bishop Colton and, as ever, afforded an opportunity to get to know one another even better and to discuss issues of mutual interest in the City and the Diocese.

Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

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Pattern Day celebrated in Ardmore

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Ardmore, Co. Waterford is the most easterly parish in the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. It is well known as a beautiful seaside resort. It is the site of the monastery founded by St. Declan (an older contemporary of St. Patrick) in the late fifth century.

Model of Ardmore monastery

 

St Declan’s Patronal or “pattern” Day is the 24th July, and for many centuries, Ardmore has been a place of pilgrimage and prayer around that date.  This year the Church of Ireland priest in charge, the Rev. Andrew Orr, and parishioners, joined the pilgrims for their festivities.

Pilgrims in Ardmore

At midnight on 23rd July, about 150 people gathered at the Holy Well dedicated to Declan and at the ruins nearby, reputed to be Declan’s hermitage.  Thousands of candles illuminated the darkness, as pilgrims made their way to the holy site and waited in anticipation. Prayers were said in English and Irish (still widely spoken in West Waterford) and pilgrims washed or drank from the well waters.  Others walked around the site, in the traditional “rounds”, saying their own prayers. Many remarked on the profound sense of walking in the footsteps of many generations.

St. Declan’s Well, with cross scratched by pilgrims over centuries

The next day, pilgrims walked part of St. Declan’s Way, a long distance path which runs from Cashel to Ardmore.  Following the two hour walk, the Rev. Andrew Orr read at the Patronal festival Mass in St. Declan’s Church and joined the congregation for well deserved refreshments afterwards.  Celebrations continued well into the night, and indeed will continue all weekend as the community Pattern festival continues with a programme of concerts, talks and festivities.

Medieval crosses at St. Declan’s Well

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