Finale for Bandon Organist after 20 Years’ Service

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

After over two decades of outstanding dedication and service in St. Peter’s Church, Bandon, Antoinette Baker has stepped down from her position as organist. During her time in the parish she has shown dedication well beyond the ordinary commitment of a parish organist.  Her hard work has meant that the liturgical life of the parish has been enriched again and again and again.  The parishioners wish her well for the future and look forward to welcoming her back for occasional services.

Bandon Organist, Antoinette Baker (third from left front row) with the Rector and Choir of St Peter's Church, Bandon.

Bandon Organist, Antoinette Baker (third from left front row) with the Rector and Choir of St Peter’s Church, Bandon.

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Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Synod 2014 ~ the Photos!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The annual Diocesan Synod of the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross was held on Saturday, 7th June 2014 in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork.  Here are the photos:

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Messy Church Training Day in Rosscarbery

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

A great training event Messy Church Fiesta took place in the Cathedral Hall in Rosscarbery on Saturday 24th May. The day was led by Jane Leadbetter of Messy Church which is part of Bible Reading Fellowship.

Messy Church

  • is a way of ‘being Church’ for families involving fun
  • is a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour
  • is found across the world
  • values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity,hospitality and celebration
The 'Messy Fiesta Group' at the Training Day

The ‘Messy Fiesta Group’ at the Training Day

There are now four churches in Cork, Cloyne and Ross involved in ‘Messy Church’ – Skibbereen, Rosscarbery, Clonakilty and Carrigrohane  – and some others about or planning to start Messy Church.

 

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Tripadvisor Award for St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Thursday, 22nd May, Saint Fin Barre’s  Cathedral Cork received the good news that it had been awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence.  The award, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to places that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. 

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When selecting Certificate of Excellence winners, TripAdvisor uses a proprietary algorithm to determine the honorees that takes into account reviews ratings. Businesses must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, volume and recency of reviews. Additional criteria include a business’ tenure and popularity ranking on the site.

The Dean of Cork, Very Revd Nigel Dunne, commented today:

This is a fitting tribute to the dedication of our staff and volunteers, all of whom offer a warm welcome and quality experience for tourist and pilgrim alike. I am also grateful to all those of our visitors who take the trouble to leave feedback on Tripadvisor.

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Extension to St Multose National School, Kinsale opened by Bishop Paul Colton

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Friday, 16th May, the Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton visited St Multose National School, Kinsale, County Cork, to open a substantial new extension to the school.  Prior to the opening the pupils and teachers led a Service of Thanksgiving in the adjacent parochial hall at which they were joined by parents and representatives of the local community.

The Principal of the School, Ms Fiona Giles, welcomed everyone, and both she and the chairperson of the Board, Mr John Stanley paid tribute to all in the school community who had worked so hard to achieve two such extensions to the school in a relatively short period of time.  During the morning the school community also took the opportunity to say a very sincere ‘thank you’ to the rector, Canon David Williams, and to wish him well on his forthcoming retirement.

Watched by pupils and parents from St Multose National School, Kinsale, Bishop Paul Colton cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new extension to the school. Included in the photograph are the Mayor of Kinsale, Cllr Tony Cierans (left), the chairperson of the Board of Management, Mr John Stanley (second left), the school principal, Ms Fiona Giles (third left at back) and right, Canon David Williams, Rector of Kinsale. (Photo: Brian O'Reilly)

Watched by pupils and parents from St Multose National School, Kinsale, Bishop Paul Colton cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new extension to the school. Included in the photograph are the Mayor of Kinsale, Cllr Tony Cierans (left), the chairperson of the Board of Management, Mr John Stanley (second left), the school principal, Ms Fiona Giles (third left at back) and right, Canon David Williams, Rector of Kinsale. (Photo: Brian O’Reilly)

Here is a gallery of photos from the day thanks to photographer Brian O’Reilly:

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