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Cork Diocesan Secretary Retires after 42 Years’ Service

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Wilfred Baker, Diocesan Secretary of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has retired today, Tuesday, 31st March, after 42 years service to the Diocese. People from around the Diocese gathered at Saint Luke’s Church, Douglas, Cork for Evensong during which Wilfred gave the address. The Service was conducted by the rector of the Parish, Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson. Afterwards the Bishop – the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton – thanked Wilfred for his service to the Diocese, drawing on the Diocesan Reports, the Journals of the General Synod, and the Diocesan Magazine, to give some ‘then and now’ perspectives on Wilfred’s time in office.

On behalf of the Diocese (clergy, parishes, people and former bishops and clergy who served in the Diocese in Wilfred’s time in office) the Bishop presented Wilfred with an especially commissioned Cork solid silver Strawberry Dish from a typical 18th Century Cork design made by local silversmith, Sean Carroll. The dish, uniquely, has been emblazoned in gold leaf with the coat of arms of the Diocese, and engraved with a tribute to Wilfred as a mark of everyone’s affection, gratitude and esteem. The Dean of Cork presented Wilfred with his second present: an aerial photograph of the Cathedral which, as the Bishop said ‘is to be hung in your Waterford house to remind you that your home is now in Cork!’

Here are the photos:

: The Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton addresses the congregation watched by l-r Mr Wilfred Baker, Archdeacon Robin Bantry White and the Reverend Elaine Murray, Bishop’s Chaplain Photo: Neil Danton

: The Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton addresses the congregation watched by l-r Mr Wilfred Baker, Archdeacon Robin Bantry White and the Reverend Elaine Murray, Bishop’s Chaplain Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Presentation of a solid silver Cork Strawberry Dish wiht the coat of arms of the Diocese. Photo: Neil Danton

: The Dean fo Cork, hte Very Reverend Nigel Dunne presents an aerial photograph of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral taken by aerial photographer, Dennis Horgan. Photo: Neil Danton

: Wilfred Baker responds Photo: Neil Danton

: Wilfred Baker wiht teh sernior clergy of the Diocese and the Bishop Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Bishop Samuel Poyntz, Bishop Michael Mayes, Wilfred Baker, the Bishop, and Bishop Roy Warke. Photo: Neil Danton

: Three of the four bishops with whom Wilfred Baker served: l-r Bishop Samuel Poyntz, Bishop Paul Colton and Bishop Roy Warke, Photo: Neil Danton

: Arcdeacons of Cork with whom Wilfred served: the Ven Adrian Wilkinson, Bishop Michael Mayes, the Bishop and the Ven. Robin Bantry White. Photo: Neil Danton

: With Ruth Wofle (Bishop’s Secretary) and Susan Perrott (Assistant Secretary). Photo: Neil Danton

: Wilfred Baker with Ruth Wolfe, Bishop’s Secterary on left adn Susan Perrott, Assistant Secretary (right) Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs Eileen Warke and Dean Christopher Peters, Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Sybil Fuller, Mrs Jean Wolfe and Mrs Vera Wharton. Photo: Neil Danton

: The Reverend Tony Murphy (left) and the Reverend David White. Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs Eveline StLeger, Dean Nigel Dunne and Mrs Joye Hunter. Photo: Neil Danton

: Canon Eithne Lynch and Mr Paul Smyth. Photo: Neil Danton

: The three bishops watch Wilfred cutting his retirement cake. Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs June d’Alton, Dr Ian d’Alton and Mrs Joan Hanna. Photo: Neil Danton

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: The Archbishop of Armagh and Mr Billy Skuse. Photo: Neil Danton

: Mr Ray Good and Wilfred Baker. Photo: Neil Danton

: Bishop Samuel Poyntz and Sybil Fuller Photo: Neil Danton

: Arcdeacon Adrian WIlkinson and Mrs Jacqui Wilkinson Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs Patricia Bogan and Bishop Roy Warke. Photo: Neil Danton

: Mr David Bird and the Reverend Adrian moran. Photo: Neil Danton

: Photo: Neil Danton

: Wilfred’s cousins! Photo: Neil Danton

: Mr David Bird and the Ven. Robin Bantry White Photo: Neil Danton

: Mr Gordon Jermyn, Mr Hugh StLeger and Mr Billy Skuse. Photo: Neil Danton

: The Reverend Joy Ferguson and Mrs June d’Alton. Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs Joan Hales and WIlfred Baker. Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs Hazel Stanley, Mrs Eveline St Leger and Mrs Valda Locke. Photo: Neil Danton

: Mrs Noreen Poyntz and Bishop Samuel Poyntz. Photo: Neil Danton

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Cork Diocesan Youth Council Meet To Thank Volunteer

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Saturday evening, 28th March a supper party took place at the home of Clive and Carolyn Buttimer when current and former members of Cork Diocesan Youth Council (CDYC) gathered to pay tribute to James Fleury for his sterling voluntary work on the Council. James was one of the first members of the Council and acted as its secretary from 2003 to 2014. His skills in administration combined with a love of youth work, and overall a desire to see young people grow in faith, contributed much to the success of the Council in its early years. James and Helen have moved to Naas where James` work as an engineer is based, and Helen can commute to Dublin for her work in overseas aid.

Here are the photos:

Cork Diocesan Youth Council

Chairperson of CDYC, Judith Peters, makes a presentation to James Fleury.

James Fleury

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Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and the Carolan Quartet at Ross Cathedral, County Cork

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

A brilliant concert took place on Saturday 21st March in St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery, County Cork. Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and the Carolan Quartet played to a packed audience. The event was organised to raise funds for the continuing restoration of Christ Church, Glandore.

The organising committee with Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin.

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Last Diocesan Council Meeting for Wilfred Baker as Diocesan Secretary of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Wednesday, 25th March, 2015, Wilfred Baker attended his last meeting of the Diocesan Council prior to his retirement after 42 years service to the Church of Ireland in Cork, Cloyne and Ross. However, as the Bishop, Dr Paul Colton quipped, ‘there’s nothing to stop you returning as an ordained and licensed priest, or, after ordination, even as Bishop of the Diocese, if elected!’ The Bishop paid tribute to Wilfred and thanked him for all his faithful work.

Members of the Diocesan Council who were present posed with Wilfred for an historic photographic record of the occasion.

Members of the Diocesan Council of Cork, Cloyne and Ross with the Bishop (centre) and Wilfred Baker (fourth from left in front row). Photo: Neil Danton

Afterwards, all adjourned to the Bishop’s Palace for refreshments. Here are the photos:

: l-r Olwen Anderson, Patricia Bogan, and Sandra Dukelow. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson and the Reverend John Ardis. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Avril Jennings, Sandra Dukelow and the Reverend Elieen Cremin. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Linda Deane, Dr Alicia St Leger, Susan Perrott. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Richard Godsil, Gordon Coombes, and Billy Skuse. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r The Reverend Stephen McCann and the Reverend Bruce Pierce. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Dorothy Verplancke, Robin Newenham and Patricia Bogan. Photo: Neil Danton

: A ‘purse’ of treasurers l-r Fred Treacy, John Stanley and Graham Garland Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson and Dean Christopher Peters. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r The Reverend Anne Skuse and the Reverend John Ardis. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r The Reverend Eileen Cremin and the Bishop’s Secretary, Ruth Wolfe. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r Dean Nigel Dunne, Gordon Coombes, and Billy Skuse. Photo: Neil Danton

: l-r The Bishop, Wilfred Baker, and Mrs Susan Colton. Photo: Neil Danton

: Cutting the ‘Thank You’ Cake. Photo: Neil Danton

: Cutting the ‘Thank You’ Cake. Photo: Neil Danton

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Kingston College says Thank You to Cork Diocesan Secretary

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The trustees, residents, warden and chaplain of Kingston College, Mitchelstown, County Cork, gathered on Tuesday, 24th March to say farewell to the secretary of the charity, Mr Wilfred Baker and to mark his retirement as Diocesan Secretary. Following a meeting of the trustees, the College community gathered in the Chapel for Morning Prayer after which tributes were paid, and gratitude expressed to Mr Baker, by the Chaplain, Canon Tom Sherlock, the Bishop of Cork, Dr Paul Colton (Chairman of the Trust), and the Warden, Ms Carole Bradley. Presentations were made, including one on behalf of the residents made by the longest resident Ms Gráinne McCann.

Kingston College (College, as in ‘community’ – not an educational establishment) consists of thirty small terraced houses grouped around a large square, with a chapel in the centre. The setting is very attractive and the buildings are fine examples of Georgian architecture. More information is to be found here.

Here are the photos of the occasion:

: The Kingston Colleges Trustees make a presentation to Wilfred Baker on his retirement (l-r), Keith Roberts, the Right rev. Dr Kenneth Kearon, Bishop of Limerick, Wilfred Baker, tjhe Bishop of COrk, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton (Chairman) and the Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, the Right Reverend Michael Burrows.