Cork Church of Ireland Primary Schools – New ‘Prayer Leaf’ Link with Hospital Chaplaincy

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Chapel of Christ the Healer at Cork University Hospital has launched a new ‘Prayer-Leaf’ project with the Primary Schools in the Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. This venture is providing primary school children with an opportunity to offer a tangible contribution of prayer leaves to be used by patients, visitors and staff at Cork University Hospital.

The Chapel of Christ the Healer, located on the main concourse of Cork University Hospital has many visitors every day and is an oasis of calm in the midst of one of Ireland’s busiest hospitals.

Primary school children across the diocese are invited to make prayer leaves as part of an outreach initiative between schools and healthcare chaplaincy where children can reflect on health and illness. An educational pack with lesson plans for both Junior Infants -2nd class and 3rd class-6th class have been provided by Ms Jacqui Wilkinson, Lecturer in Religious Education at Dublin City University to complement the existing Follow Me© Religious Education programme. A school assembly outline has also been produced.

Canon Daniel Nuzum, one of the Hospital Chaplains at Cork University Hospital said

We are delighted to offer this opportunity for school children to connect in a prayerful and tangible way with our patients and hospital community. The Prayer leaves have proved very popular and mean a lot to many who call into the Chapel of Christ the Healer to pray for a loved one who is ill. I am grateful to Jacqui Wilkinson for her generous work to embed this project as a learning initiative for school pupils.

The Chapel of Christ the Healer is open 24/7 and you are welcome to visit it should you be in Cork University Hospital. Chaplaincy updates can be followed on twitter @chapelcuh

Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum, Church of Ireland Chaplain at CUH/CUMH with Mrs Jacqui Wilkinson launching the new ‘Prayer Leaf’ initiative.

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New Chalice and Ciborium Consecrated in Saint Peter’s Church, Bandon

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

During his visit to Saint Peter’s Church, Bandon on Sunday, 29th April, the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton consecrated a new ciborium and a new chalice in memory of the late Noel Burns of Lissaphooka, Bandon, County Cork.  The chalice and ciborium were the gift of members of his family.

Mrs Anne Kingston (holding the chalice) and her daughter Linda (holding the ciborium) following the consecration of the gifts in memory of Noel Burns, with Bishop Paul Colton, the Reverend Denis MacCarthy (Rector) and the Reverend Anne Skuse (Chaplain to Bandon Grammar School).

 

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Cork’s ‘Goldie Fish’ Comes Face to Face with a Lofty Crane

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Cork’s ‘goldie fish’  – the distinctive salmon weather vane atop Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon in Cork – had company on Thursday 26th April.  A crane rose to lofty heights to repair the lead flashing on the dome of Shandon, Cork’s iconic landmark overlooking the River Lee.

The ‘goldie fish’ atop Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon with Saint Anne’s Park, the Heineken Brewery at Ladyswell, Cork, and Collins Barracks all in the background.

There were many concerned enquiries as to the fish’s health and much relief when assurances were given that all was well. The damage to the lead work was caused by the cumulative effects of hurricane Ophelia, and storms Brian and Emma, and took only a short time to repair once contractors had reached the appropriate height. Local residents were very accommodating of the huge crane and welcomed the care being taken of the city’s much loved building. Doors re-opened to patient visitors and tourists shortly afterwards.

The crane stretches from the ground to lofty heights for the repair work.

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New Certificate in Christian Studies Launched in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Saturday, 28th April 2018, the first group of adult learners – 22 people in all – embarked on the first cycle of the new Certificate in Christian Studies in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  The Certificate (an NQF level 7 course) is being run in partnership with Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

The participants  gathered from all parts of the Dioceses at Northridge House Education and Research Centre at Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork, for the launch by the Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton.  The first module – Christian Liturgy: Worship and the people of God – is being led by the Dean of Leighlin, the Very Reverend Tom Gordon.  Also present today were some of the coordinating group and module leaders of future modules:  Dr Tim Jackson, the Reverend Robert Ferris, Dr Daniel Nuzum, the Reverend Peter Rutherford, and Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson.

Module leaders, tutors and course participants with the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton at the launch of the new Certificate in Christian Studies in Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

 

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Cork Three Faiths Forum hosts Earth Day Celebration

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

For the second year in a row, the Cork Three Faiths Forum organised an Earth Day Celebration right in the centre of Cork City. The theme for Earth Day this year was ‘End Plastic Pollution’ and the Forum were delighted to be joined by a representative from VOICE Recycling Ambassador Program.

The gathering at the Earth Day Celebration organised by the Cork Three Faiths Forum.

The weather was glorious and many of those in the park and those passing by joined the group to listen to readings from the Hebrew Scriptures, the Quran and the Christian Bible.

Dr Amanullah de Sondy, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at University College Cork, addresses the gathering

The delicious food was again supplied by the Real Olive Company in the English Market.

Enjoying the good provided by the Real Olive Company.

The aim of the Forum is to show solidarity with each other, the Creator and all of Creation. As Judaism, Christianity and Islam all share a common concern for creation, the Earth Day Celebration is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the need for all to live in right relationship with the Earth and to collaborate with each other in order to address the causes of climate and ecological degradation.

Earth Day Celebration in Cork

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