New Church of Ireland Rector in Skibbereen, Co Cork

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Friday, 6th September, the Reverend John Ardis was instituted by the Bishop to the incumbency of Abbeystrewry Union in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Abbeystrewry Union is centred on the town of Skibbereen and encompasses its surrounding area, including the coastal villages of Baltimore and Castletownshend, as well as the inland village of Caheragh.

At the Institution of the new Rector of Abbeystrewry Union (l-r) the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, Dean of Cork (Preacher at the Service), the new rector, the Reverend John Ardis, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop and the Reverend Trevor Lester, Rural Dean of West Cork.

At the Institution of the new Rector of Abbeystrewry Union (l-r) the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, Dean of Cork (preacher at the Service); the new rector, the Reverend John Ardis; the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Bishop; and the Reverend Trevor Lester, Rural Dean of West Cork.

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Caring for an Older Relative at Home? St Luke’s Home Offers Advice and Information

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Saint Luke’s Home is a care facility for the elderly  – a charity operated since the 1870s by the Church of Ireland and the Protestant churches in Cork – announces its forthcoming advice and training sessions for people who are caring for older relatives at home.  It is a free-of-charge service to the local community that draws on St Luke’s over 130 years as a leading provider of residential care and support services to older people in the Cork region. As well as residential care, specialised dementia and alzheimer’s care the charity provides day care, and also runs its education and training centre at Northridge House.

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New Ordinand in Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocese

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

A parishioner of Ballydehob Union – David Compton – was recently recommended for training for the ordained ministry and will soon commence the course at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute.  David has spent some years in dialogue with our Director of Ordinands, Dean Alan Marley, and with the Bishop.  Bishop Colton sent David to the Bishops’ Selection Conference last March which gave its positive recommendation.

David Compton from Ballydehob Union of Parishes

David Compton from Ballydehob Union of Parishes

In his parish, David  has been working as the parish treasurer and assisting as a Eucharistic minister. He has in the past also been active as a change-ringer in the Abbeystrewry Parish Church bell tower in Skibbereen, taught Bible study courses, and helped to found a not-for-profit church-run crèche. David has been a financial journalist and editor, following a career in marketing and strategy with several multinationals. He has a BA and MA in political science and an MBA in marketing, and is completing his doctoral dissertation in Islamic Studies in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies at Trinity College Dublin. His special interests include pastoral care, prayer life, spirituality, Christian education, and church growth.

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Bishop Colton Attends Midleton College First Assembly of School Year

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

On Thursday, 29th August Bishop Paul Colton, who chairs the Boards of Midleton College, was present at assembly at the College to mark the start of school year. Midleton College was founded in 1696 but this is the 297th year of continuous education at the College.  The Bishop presented the new prefects with their badges of office and afterwards spoke with the four senior prefects.

At Midleton College today, the Bishop (right) Dr Paul Colton, chats with the new senior prefects: l-r Olwyn Anthony (Senior Day Girl), David Wood (Senior Boarding Boy), Mr Simon Thompson (School Principal), Andrew McGregor (Senior Day Boy) and Jane Walsh (Senior Boarding Girl).

At Midleton College today, the Bishop (right) Dr Paul Colton, chats with the new senior prefects: l-r Olwyn Anthony (Senior Day Girl), David Wood (Senior Boarding Boy), Mr Simon Thompson (School Principal), Andrew McGregor (Senior Day Boy) and Jane Walsh (Senior Boarding Girl).

Afterwards, the Principal brought the Bishop on a tour of the campus to see the significant improvement works undertaken in recents months including the new administration block, campus development to provide complete accessibility, and the extended staff room, testimony to the growth in numbers of both teachers and students at the College.

Midleton College Principal, Mr Simon Thompson, speaks with two staff members outside the reception and administration block, Ms Niamh Lawlor and Mr Kevin Stanley.

Midleton College Principal, Mr Simon Thompson, speaks with two staff members outside the reception and administration block, Ms Niamh Lawlor and Mr Kevin Stanley.

 

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Bishop Colton Visits Ashton as New School Building Opens

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Latest News and Photos from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Today, Wednesday, 28th August, Bishop Paul Colton, visited Ashton Comprehensive School, Cork (of which he is co-patron with the Cork Education and Training Board) as a new school building opened to the entire school for the new academic year.

The Bishop gives a word of encouragement after assembly to new fifth years at Ashton.

The Bishop gives a word of encouragement after assembly to new fifth years at Ashton.

The Bishop spoke at assembly and referred to the Book of Ecclesiastes: ‘there is a time to tear down and a time to build.’  As he was speaking, coincidentally but symbolically, the demolition of the final part of the old school building near by took place.  Afterwards Dr Colton spoke to the fifth year students as they start senior cycle and also the new first years as they start their journey at the school.

Ashton School Principal, Adrian Landen (left) and the Bishop chat with two First Years, both of whom are grandsons of teachers who taught the Bishop during his years at Ashton.

Ashton School Principal, Adrian Landen (left) and the Bishop chat with two First Years, both of whom are grandsons of teachers who taught the Bishop during his years at Ashton.

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