Spiritfest 2017 was recently held in the parish of Killeagh-Inch Here is a report of Spiritfest by Mary Smiddy a parishioner of Killeagh-Inch parish: At a time when many say the church is a relic of the past, irrelevant in today’s society and that it deserves to die it is no harm to recognise that […]
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World Mission Sunday 22nd Oct 2017
Masses across the Diocese of Cloyne this coming weekend (21st/22nd Oct 2017) will include a collection in support of Mission Work under the direction of World Missions Ireland. MISSION MONTH OCTOBER 2017 The Holy Father, Pope Francis, invites all Catholics to contribute to a special collection, the Mission Sunday collection. World Missions Ireland is the […]
Permanent Deacons appointed to parishes
The Diocese of Cloyne has announced the appointments of the six recently ordained permanent deacons. These appointments will take effect on November 1st 2017: Rev. Brian Williams to serve in the parish of Macroom. Rev. John Nestor to serve in the parish of Youghal. Rev. Peter Gurbal to serve in the parish of Carrigtwohill. Rev. […]
Bishop William Crean provides a set of Principles and Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments for the First Time
Sept 2017: Bishop William Crean – Principles and Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments for the First Time. Bishop William Crean – Principles and Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments
Interim Cloyne Diocesan Policy for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults published
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults The Diocese of Cloyne has produced an Interim Policy for Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults. The document may be found in the Policies section of the diocesan website.
Ordination of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Cloyne, Sept 2017, Photos
Below are photos of from the Ordination of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Cloyne, Sept 2017. These photos are courtesy of Denis Kelleher. Homily of Bishop William Crean during the Ordination of Permanent Deacons, Cobh Cathedral, Spet 2017 Press Release on the Ordination of Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Cloyne 2017 Peter Gurbal […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean during the Ordination of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Cloyne
ORDINATION TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE ST. COLMAN’S CATHEDRAL, COBH, CO. CORK 24th SEPTEMBER 2017 CELEBRANT: Bishop Wm. Crean My friends, It is difficult for us, at this remove, to appreciate the sense of excitement that the Second Vatican Council generated in the life of the Church. We need to remind ourselves that the First Vatican […]
Fatima Pilgrimage (Diocese of Cloyne, 2017) – Photos
Below are photos of the Diocese of Cloyne Pilgrimage to Fatima (Aug, 2017) led by Bishop William Crean. Photos courtesy of Ollie Casey (Youghal).
Parish Confirmation Ceremony Dates Released for 2018
A list of Dates for Confirmation ceremonies in 2018 in the various parishes of the Diocese of Cloyne have been released by the Bishop’s Office. Click here for a list of those dates.
Press Release on the Ordination of Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Cloyne
Press Release on the Ordination of Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Cloyne. On Sunday, 24th September 2017, Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne, will ordain six married men as Deacons for service in the diocese. The vocation of deacon in the Church is a specific one. Different to priesthood, it is, however, a participation […]
News from the Diocese:
Spiritfest 2017 - A positive experience of Church
October 27th, 2017Spiritfest 2017 was recently held in the parish of Killeagh-Inch Here is a report of Spiritfest b...World Mission Sunday 22nd Oct 2017
October 18th, 2017Masses across the Diocese of Cloyne this coming weekend (21st/22nd Oct 2017) will include a collecti...Permanent Deacons appointed to parishes
October 18th, 2017The Diocese of Cloyne has announced the appointments of the six recently ordained permanent deacons....Bishop William Crean provides a set of Principles and Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments for the First Time
October 14th, 2017Sept 2017: Bishop William Crean - Principles and Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments for the F...
Upcoming Events:
Sat 28 OctAutumn Parish-Level Scripture Classes and other Faith Development Programs in or near the Diocese of Cloyne
Mon Sep 4th 2017 @ 8:00 am - Sun Dec 31st 2017 @ 5:00 pmSat 28 OctIcon of the Holy Family to visit Cobh
Fri Oct 27th 2017 @ 8:00 am - Mon Oct 30th 2017 @ 9:00 pmSun 29 OctPilgrimage to Rome – Pope John Paul II Awards Celebratory Pilgrimage
Sun Oct 29th 2017 - Fri Nov 3rd 2017Tue 31 OctIcon of the Holy Family to visit Mallow
Tue Oct 31st 2017 @ 8:00 am - Wed Nov 1st 2017 @ 9:00 pm
Essays:
How a Young Person may be active in parish: Áine Keane's activity and service through the Pope John Paul II Awards
June 2nd, 2017My name is Áine Keane. I am 19 years old. I'm a student at Presentation Secondary School in Mitc[...]Tips for Lent from Isaiah - Fr John McCarthy
March 10th, 2017In a recent Sunday Gospel Jesus tells us: ’You are the light of the world.’ The first reading from t[...]Setting the World on Fire - A young woman recounts her year of mission in Australia
February 28th, 2017The following is a recollection by Siobhan O’Shaughnessy, a young woman who attends a young adult pr[...]Pickled Cucumber, Cabbage and Meeting Jesus in the Fields of Mercy
September 8th, 2016This essay was written by Norma O'Leary, a 19-year-old young woman from Donoughmore parish. Norma is[...]
