Vigil of Pentecost St. Mary’s Church, Ladysbridge 27th May 2023 “If the Lord does not build the house” Ps. 127:1 My friends, “If the Lord does not build the house, […]
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Homily of Bishop William Crean – Ascension Sunday – 21st May 2023
Ascension Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 21st May 2023 “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” My friends, Even though religion and church are decreasing in importance in society generally you’ll […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine – 14th May 2023
6th Sunday of Easter Diocesan Pilgrimage Knock Shrine 14th May 2023 “The Ground of Hope” My friends, One of the most distressing feelings we sometimes experience is confusion – indeed […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 5th Sunday of Easter A – 7th May 2023
5th Sunday of Easter A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 7th May 2023 “Darkness into Light” My friends, “Darkness into Light” is now a national movement. It was founded in 2006. […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – Good Shepherd Sunday & Vocation Sunday – 30th April 2023
Good Shepherd Sunday Vocation Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 30th April 2023 My friends, Cardinal Taglia who is head of the Vatican Congregation for Evangelisation of Peoples / Propagation of […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – 3rd Sunday of Easter – 23rd April 2023
3rd Sunday of Easter A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 23rd April 2023 “Did not our hearts burn within us?” My friends, One of the most lucrative professions in many walks […]
Easter Message 2023 – Most Rev. William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne
Most Rev. William Crean Bishop of Cloyne Easter Message 2023 “Peace be with you” My friends, Our world is filled with new uncertainty. Many events have come together in […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 3rd Sunday of Lent
3rd Sunday of Lent St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 12th March 2023 “Tormented by thirst” My friends, “Tormented by thirst, the people complained against Moses” so began our 1st Reading from […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 1st Sunday of Lent – 26th February 2023
1st Sunday of Lent St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 26th February, 2023 “Lead us not into temptation” My friends, One of the most recognisable logos/brands in culture today is an apple, […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 7th Sunday (A) – 19th February 2023
7th Sunday (A) St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 19th February, 2023 Temperance Sunday “Moderation in all things” My friends, The news that the country is awash with cocaine is disturbing – […]
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Homily of Bishop William Crean - Easter Sunday - 31st March 2024
April 24th, 2024Easter Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 31st March 2024 Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! My frie...Homily of Bishop William Crean - Centenary of Imokilly District Board 1924 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
April 19th, 20243rd Sunday of Easter St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh Centenary of Imokilly District Board 1924 My f...Easter Message 2024 - Bishop William Crean
March 27th, 2024Easter Message 2024 from Bishop William Crean My friends, “In the world you will have trouble ...
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