Charting A Future With Confidence in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, has initiated a strategic review of ministry and priorities in the Diocese, which he has called Charting A Future with Confidence.  This plan has been adopted by the Diocesan Council, and in recent weeks parishes and clergy have been electing their participants in the process.

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Bishop Colton says that this consultation and review are timely and that they tie in naturally with a number of things happening more widely in the Church of Ireland about patterns of ministry, discussions concerning episcopal ministry, as well as debate within the Representative Church Body and the House of Bishops.  In addition, the Archbishop of Armagh has tabled his vision towards the year 2034 for the Church of Ireland.  Bishop Colton said:

As well as these wider impulses, the continuing and rapid changes in Irish society – ideological, demographic and economic – are prompting all institutions, not just churches, to take stock and to identify what is of foremost importance for them.  This is what I hope we can do in this part of the Church of Ireland.

The elected Council of Charting A Future with Confidence will meet for the first time at Bandon Grammar School on Tuesday, 23rd September at 7.30 p.m.

A residential conference which will be held on 21st and 22nd November in Charleville, Co. Cork will be opened and addressed by the Most Reverend Dr Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh.

 

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New Domestic Chaplain Appointed by Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
The Reverend John Ardis

The Reverend John Ardis

The Reverend John Ardis, Incumbent of Abbeystrewry Union (Skibbereen, County Cork) has been appointed by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross as one of his domestic chaplains.

This is a role which is held in addition to the incumbency of the parish.

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New Rector Instituted for Parish of Fanlobbus Union (Dunmanway, Co. Cork)

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Sunday, 24th August, during a celebration of the Feast of St Bartholomew the Apostle, the Reverend Cliff Jeffers was instituted as Rector of the Parish of Fanlobbus Union, a parish which is centred on the town of Dunmanway, County Cork. A huge crowd filled the Church of Saint Mary, Dunmanway to capacity. The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, presided and instituted Cliff as Incumbent of the Parish.  The preacher, a long time friend of Bishop Colton and the Jeffers family, was the former Archbishop of Dublin, the Right Reverend Dr John Neill.  Also present were representatives of other churches, the local community and public representatives led by the Mayor of Cork County, Cllr. Alan Coleman.

Pictured following the Institution of the new Rector of Fanlobbus Union were (l-r) the Right Reverend Dr John Neill (Preacher), the Reverend Cliff Jeffers (new Rector of the parish), and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Pictured following the Institution of the new Rector of Fanlobbus Union were (l-r) the Right Reverend Dr John Neill (Preacher), the Reverend Cliff Jeffers (new Rector of the parish), and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

The Reverend Cliff Jeffers and Bishop Paul Colton share a joke at the door of Saint Mary's Church, Dunmanway following the Service of Institution.

The Reverend Cliff Jeffers and Bishop Paul Colton share a joke at the door of Saint Mary’s Church, Dunmanway following the Service of Institution.

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Bishop Paul Colton Joins in IceBucketChallenge in aid of MND/ALS Charity

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Having received countless nominations from many friends, Bishop Paul Colton, today relented and took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge in aid of the MND/ALS support charities.  In a stunning location with St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork as a backdrop, and aided and abetted by his wife Susan (video operator) and with the connivance of his son Adam, the bishop took the customary chilly soaking. You can see the video here.

 

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Centenary (23rd August) of First Cork, Cloyne and Ross Casualty in First World War

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Today, 23rd August, marks the centenary of the death in the First World War of the first person from Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

He was William Regan from Charleville, County Cork.   He was a Private in the Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers )  (Regimental Number 8981).  His military record indicates that he was killed in action.  No further information is available about him.  If any descendant or surviving family member has a photo of him or additional information the Bishop of Cork and Dean of Cork would like to hear from them for their World War I memorial project at the Cathedral:  click here.

Each month, during the coming centenary years, the names of those from Cork, Cloyne and Ross who died in the First World War will be posted adjacent to the War Memorial in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork and on the particular centenary dates the people will be commemorated at the daily Eucharist.

A full list of the names on the Cork, Cloyne and Ross diocesan memorial in St Fin Barre’s Cathedra; s available here.

The Heroes Column - War Memorial in St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork

The Heroes Column – War Memorial in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

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