Three Significant Birthdays Celebrated in Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes

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

On Sunday 19th May, three significant birthdays were celebrated in the Church of St Mary & All Saints’, Glanmire.

The well known and much loved trio of Dorothy Kidney, Anne Geary, and Walter Stansfeld recently celebrated their 70th, 80th, & 90th birthdays.

The occasion was marked with tea and a special birthday cake which was presented immediately after Mattins.

Birthday Cake for a much-loved trio.

It was also a joyous occasion as family and friends of their families from as far away as Greece came to share in the festivities.

Congratulations to Dorothy, Ann, and Walter!   Ad multos annos!

Anne, Walter and Dorothy

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County Cork Church of Ireland Parish nominated for LIBA Award

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

St Lappan’s, Little Island, in the Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, has been nominated for a LIBA Award. 

The LIBA Awards are presented by the Little Island Business Association, and acknowledge the contribution of members of the business, civic, and residential community to the growth and development of Little Island.

St Lappan’s has been nominated in the category of ‘The Little Island Community Project of the Year, 2019’. 

This is an acknowledgment of the refurbishment of St Lappan’s Church and the opening of the church to the business community as a place of reflection and peace.

The award ceremony will take place on Friday 14th June at 7pm, where well-known broadcaster Bibi Baskin will be the guest speaker.

The Rector of Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes, Revd Paul Arbuthnot, said:

It is an honour for this parish to have been nominated for a LIBA Award. This nomination is testament to the hard work of the Select Vestry and to the vision of the late Rev’d Adrian Moran who helped to drive this project forward. We are delighted to be an open, inclusive, Christian presence in the midst of this bustling and growing community.

The Church of St Lappan, Little Island, County Cork.

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Pilgrimage from St Senan’s, Inniscarra, County Cork to Slattery Island

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

This year marks the 200th anniversary of St Senan’s Chruch, Inniscarra, in the River Lee valley, County Cork.

Church of St Senan, Inniscarra, County Cork.

Recently, as part of the bicentenary celebrations the parish went on pilgrimage to Scattery Island led by the Reverend Robert Ferris.  St Senan, settled on Scattery Island in the Sixth Century.

Pilgrimage to Scattery Island.

It was a lovely day trip to a very special place – a chance to learn, pray,  have fun and celebrate Holy Communion together on the Island.

Pilgrimage to Scattery Island.

Pilgrimage to Scattery Island.

Pilgrimage to Scattery Island.

Pilgrimage to Scattery Island.

Pilgrimage to Scattery Island.

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Lord Mayor of Cork Makes Annual Courtesy Visit to Bishop Paul and Mrs Susan Colton

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Tuesday, 21st May 2019, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn, made a courtesy call to the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton, and Mrs Susan Colton, at their home in Cork City.  The Lord Mayor was accompanied by the CEO of Cork City Council, Ms Ann Doherty.

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn, signs the visitors’ book. Picture: Sam Wynn.

Due to building works on the Bishop’s House in 2018 the visit was much later in the Lord Mayor’s term of office.  As ever, the visit provided an opportunity to discuss the latest news and developments in the life of the City and the Church of Ireland.  The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, particularly through the ministry of the Bishop of the Diocese, work in close partnership with the civic authorities in Cork City and Cork County alike.

On the occasion of the Lord Mayor’s courtesy visit were (l-r) Ms Ann Doherty (CEO of Cork City Council), the Lord Mayor, the Bishop, and Mrs Susan Colton. Picture: Sam Wynn.

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross at General Synod 2019 in Derry

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The General Synod of the Church of Ireland was held in Derry from 16th to 18th May.  Bishop, clergy and laity from the other end of the country in Cork, Cloyne and Ross were in attendance.  Here are the photos:

The Bishop – a Derry boy born five minutes away from the mural in the city of Derry in 1960 – with the Derry Girls.

Richard Dring, Andrew Coleman, the Reverend Denis MacCarthy, and Richard Godsil

Dean Nigel Dunne, Andrew Coleman, Scott Hayes (Ecclesiastical Insurance), the Reverend Denis MacCarthy, and Richard Godsil.

Dr Alicia SDt Leger

The Bishop in reflective mood before the session of Synod opens.

David Bourne and the Reverend Cliff Jeffers being photobombed by Wilfred Baker.

Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson, Mrs Jacqui Wilkinson, and Dean Nigel Dunne.

The Reverend Sarah Marry.

‘A Derry Girl’

Some of the Cork, Cloyne and Ross people at Synod pushing ‘The Derry Girls’ out of the picture.

Mr Wilfred Baker negotiating the steps of the theatre.

The Reverend Denis MacCarthy and Andrew Coleman.

The Reverend Robert Ferris, being photobombed by the Reverend Anne Skuse and Richard Godsil.

The Reverend Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum.

Vicky Coomber and Patricia Bogan

Dean Susan Green and the Reverend Andrew Orr

The Bishop – caught this time

The Bishop shares a joke with the Primate in the chair.

Canon Eithne Lynch, her last General Synod before she retires.

Billy Skuse, Diocesan Secretary and the Reverend Anne Skuse with the Derry Girls.

The Diocesan Secretary, Billy Skuse with the Guildhall in the background.

Richard Godsil and the Reverend Anne Skuse with their ‘General Synod bags’ in The Diamond.

‘The Derry Girls’

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