An Invitation to Remember as First Peal is rung on Sam Maguire Community Bells in Dunmanway

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The first peal attempt on the recently installed Sam Maguire Community Bells in St Mary’s Church, Dunmanway, County Cork, will take place on Sunday coming, 12th November, beginning at 2.30pm.  It is also Remembrance Sunday.

While this peal is being rung, there is an open invitation to people to come along to St. Mary’s Church in Dunmanway between 2.30pm and 5pm to listen to the bells, and to remember anyone from their family or from their community who served in or suffered as a result of any conflict or war.  People will be able to write the name of the person being remembered on a stone, and it may be placed at the base of an Olive Tree (symbol of peace) outside the Church.  It doesn’t matter who the person was or for whom they served, just that they are remembered for their contribution towards freedom and justice in our world and in our country.

A peal is the ringing of all the possible combinations on 7 bells, with the 8th bell sounding a steady beat at the end of each round.  The peal will take about two and a half hours and will have 5,040 different combinations of bells rung.

Olive Tree at St Mary’s Church, Dunmanway

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Bishop of Cork to lead Diocesan Group to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On All Saints’ Day, 1st November, a group from the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, led by their Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, will fly out of Dublin to Helsinki to make a visit to the Diocese of Borgå, the Swedish speaking Diocese in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.  The group has been invited by the Bishop of Borgå, the Right Reverend Dr Björn Vikström, who visited Cork with his Diocesan staff in June 2016.

The Cork group will visit Helsinki, Porvoo, Tampere and Turku.  Porvoo is the Finnish name of the city and diocese that gave its name in October 1992 to the Porvoo Common Statement resulting in the Porvoo Communion of Churches, and, as a result, creating the largest ecclesial grouping of Christians in northern Europe:  four Anglican churches from these islands, as well as the Nordic and Baltic Lutheran Churches (except Latvia which has observer status).  Bishop Colton was involved in the process, on behalf of the Church of Ireland, that led to that international agreement.

Bishop Paul Colton preached in Porvoo Cathedral in October 2002 on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Porvoo Common Statement.

The group from Cork, Cloyne and Ross have a busy week ahead.  They will meet with the Church Council and Swedish Speaking staff of the Diocese of Borgå.  When they meet the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland they will be joined by the Irish Ambassador in Finland, Maeve Collins and some of her colleagues at the Irish Embassy in Helsinki.  There will be a meeting in Helsinki about Church music in the Swedish speaking parish as part of the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Church Music Scheme and creating connections between church musicians. There will be visits in Helsinki to the Cathedral and to the Church of the Rock.

A full day will be spent in Porvoo where, as well as visiting the famous cathedral, there will be a visit to the Chapter to meet the co-workers in the Diocese, and a briefing from the Rev. Tuomas Mäkipää, from the Anglican Chaplaincy of St. Nicholas, Helsinki.  There will be an evening reception as guests of Bishop and Mrs Vikström in Bishop’s House.  Bishop and Mrs Susan Colton will reciprocate hospitality later in the visit whiel staying in the city of Turku.

Bishop Paul Colton and Bishop Björn Visktröm
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

One of the other highlights will be a visit on Saturday 4th November to Toijala where there is a church day for teenagers “Höstdagar” , approximately 500 16-18 year old.  (It’s an annual camp  for teenagers, for those participating in confirmation education and for their leaders).  Afterwards a courtesy visit will be made to the Bishop of Tampere, the Right Reverend Dr Matti Repo, before the group continue to the city of Turku (Åbo). 

On Sunday morning, 5th November, Finnish National Television will broadcast the national Finnish Reformation 500 Service from Turku Cathedral at which the Cork group will be present.  Afterwards they will receive a briefing from a representative of the Åbo Akademi, ThD Mikael Lindfelt, at the faculty of Theology.

The busy schedule will conclude on Monday, 6th November with a visit to the meeting of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, which Bishop Colton has been invited to address.

Visitors from the Diocese of Borgå (Porvoo) during their visit to Cork, Cloyne and Ross in 2016.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

 

 

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New Chaplain for Bandon Grammar School in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Tuesday, 31st October, 2017, Reformation Day, also this year the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation in Germany, the Reverend Anne Skuse was licensed by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, to serve in a new post in the Diocese: whole-time chaplain at Bandon Grammar School.  Bandon Grammar School is a substantial and multifaceted community within the Diocese, with about 670 students (from approximately 400 families), 56 teachers and another 40 employees (non–teaching and coaching).

The photograph shows the Reverend Anne Skuse at the licensing by Dr Colton watched by Mr Billy Skuse, Diocesan Secretary and Anne’s husband.  Also ‘watching’ on Reformation Day from his portrait was Bishop William Lyon, first Reformation Bishop of the Diocese (Ross in 1582, and Cork and Cloyne in 1584).  William Lyon died 400 years ago this month and was buried in a tomb he had built for himself in the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace.  His bones were found by accident in 1846 and were moved to the crypt of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral when it was being built in 1865.

(l-r) Dr Paul Colton, Mr Billy Skuse, the Reverend Anne Skuse (and in the portrait, Bishop William Lyon)

A Service of welcome and commissioning of the Reverend Anne Skuse as Chaplain will take place at a special school assembly at Bandon Grammar School on Tuesday, 14th November at 10 a.m.  All are welcome, however, please notify the school office in advance of your intention to attend

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Dean Alan Marley to move to University College Cork as Church of Ireland Chaplain

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

It is announced today that the Dean of Cloyne, the Very Reverend Alan Marley, is to be the new Church of Ireland Chaplain at University College Cork.  Alan will leave Cloyne Union of Parishes after Christmas to take up his new position.

Alan Marley started in full time ministry with the Church Army; commissioned to be Chaplain to the Oxford House in Bethnal Green, East London in 1982. He then moved to France and lived and worked for two years as a volunteer at the Taizé Community. Returning in 1987, he trained for ordination at the Queen’s College, Birmingham, completing his degree in Theology at the University of Birmingham. Ordained in 1989, he served his curacy in the parish of Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the west of England. He then moved into sector ministry becoming the Chaplain at Aylesbury Prison, a long-term institution for Young Offenders.

In 1997 he moved to Cork, Cloyne and Ross and became Rector of the Fermoy Union. In 2003 he was appointed as the Rector of Cloyne Union and Dean of Cloyne. Within the Diocese Alan has served as Bishop’s Chaplain, Rural Dean and is currently the Director of Ordinands. He is married to Anne and they have 5 children.

The Very Reverend Alan Marley

Alan said:

We are sad to leave the Cloyne Union, where we have enjoyed such a happy and important time in our lives; and at the same time I am excited by the opportunity, and challenge, to serve as Chaplain amongst the students and staff at University College Cork. As Archbishop Richard Clarke noted in a recent article, the role of a chaplain is … “to be an active and visible presence of the Church as a whole in that place, among those who may or may not have any interest or engagement in faith of any kind”. I look forward to exploring all that this entails in this next step of ministry.

Commenting on the news of Alan Marley’s appointment, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, said:

Alan Marley is an ideal person for this work of the Church in University College Cork.  He brings to this important post in the Diocese diversity of experience, insight, pastoral compassion and the ability to communicate warmly and in a challenging way with people of all ages.

University College Cork, founded in 1845, has more than 20,000 students (including 14,000 undergraduates) and 2,800 members of staff (of which nearly 800 are faculty).  In 2017 it was named as the Sunday Times Irish University of the Year.  It is situated on the south bank of the River Lee close to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, in that part of the area where it is said that St Fin Barre founded his monastery, around which the town and city of Cork grew.

 

 

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Ashton School, Cork welcomes ‘The Young Offenders’ Past-Pupil Director

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Peter Foott, past-pupil of Ashton School, Cork, award-winning director, producer and screenwriter, including of ‘The Young Offenders’ fame, was the guest of honour and speaker at his old school at prize day on Friday last, 13th October.  Ashton School is a Church of Ireland comprehensive school under the co-patronage of the Bishop of Cork, and the Cork Education and Training Board.

Co-Patrons of Ashton School, Cork Education and Training Board (represented by Mr Pat Kelvey), and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, with Peter Foott. Photo: Hilary Herbert

Mr John Deane, Chairperson of the Board of Management welcomed everyone before Mr. Adrian Landen, Principal, outlined the year’s activities and achievements in all areas of the school curriculum, including extra-curricular, complementing the commitment and dedication of staff and students.

Assisted by the Deputy Principal Ms. Anne Marie Hewison, Guest Speaker Peter Foott, Film Director and Producer of ‘The Young Offenders’ congratulated students and presented award winners with their prizes.  Mr. Foott outlined to students the importance of the ability to acknowledge  change in career direction positively, and being prepared for challenge in the world of film, and work in general.  He acknowledged the changes that have taken place in Ashton since he was been a student, with a completely new school building, and congratulated everyone involved in their endeavours.  In his interview with Ms. Burke English Teacher, he regaled the audience with the stories of ‘fun’ along with very long hours and hard work involved in all aspects of film-making, inspiring student listeners, and keeping everyone rapt with attention.

The Ashton School Hall of Fame Award was presented by Mr. John Deane to Peter Foott for his contribution to film production.

The evening concluded with Head Girl Emma Wilkinson and Head Boy Zach Lumley thanking everyone for their time and presence at this very special occasion in the school calendar.

(l-r) Head Boy, Zac Lumley, with Peter Foott, Dr Colton, and Head Girl, Emma WIlkinson.  Photo:  Hilary Herbert

The Des Deasy Memorial Trophy for Engineering was awarded to Ben Provan-Bessell.  The Hipwell Trophy for Business subjects was presented to Conor O’Malley.

The Pfizer Perpetual Trophy for Leaving Certificate Examination results were awarded to Diarmuid O’Donoghue.   The Rochelle Trophy for Junior Certificate Examination results was presented to Catherine Kelly.  First Year Merit Card prizes:  Fiona Corcoran, Daniel McCarthy, Maeve O’Halloran, Harry McDaid, Adam Delurey.  Corn Mhic Uistin awarded to Kyle Meiklejohn, and Caoimhe Gannon won the Corn an Amhairginigh.  The Cox Perpetual Trophy for European Languages was awarded to Caoimhe Gannon, and the Burke Trophy for Technical subjects was presented to Jay Anglin.

Ashton School Players Award for Contribution to Performing Arts won by Mark Sampson.

The Shereen Gokul Memorial Trophy for Girl’s Hockey was presented to Roisin O’Dea,  and the Andrew Chambers Memorial Trophy for Boy’s Hockey was awarded to Darragh Bateman.

The Victor Bond Memorial Trophy for Ashton School Junior Citizenship Award was presented to Kyle Meiklejohn.  The Ashton School Trophy for Senior Citizenship Student of the year presented to Rachel Warren-Perry.

Some members of the Board of Management of Ashton School, Cork with Peter Foott (l-r) John  O’Sullivan, Alison Flack, John Deane (Chairperson), Peter Foott, Adrian Landen (Principal), Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson, Amanda Welch, and Dean Nigel Dunne.
Photo: Hilary Herbert

 

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