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 […]
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“Take a Risk for Christ” – Year of Prayer for Vocations to Diocesan Priesthood
This Vocations Sunday marks the beginning of a year -long prayer “campaign” for vocations to Diocesan Priesthood. Prayer cards will be made available shortly. All are encouraged to pray in […]
Mallow Parish Youth Ministry – Confirmation Retreats 2023
Confirmation Retreats in Mallow Over the last couple of weeks, Mallow Parish Youth Ministry was extremely busy delivering Confirmation retreats to the local schools in Mallow – St Pat’s NS, […]
CDYS Youth Ministry News – Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony
Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony After a gap of two years, thanks to Covid 19, the Annual Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony was back with great delight and […]
Homily from V. Rev. John McCarthy, S.P. – Diocesan Chrism Mass – 5th April 2023
Homily from V. Rev. John McCarthy, S.P. Diocesan Chrism Mass – 5th April 2023 Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ It is a privilege to be asked […]
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 – […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 16th Sunday (A) – 12th February 2023
16th Sunday (A) St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 12th February, 2023 “Necessary Losses” My friends, A recent headline caught my eye, life teaches many lessons, but what can we learn from […]
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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 ...Homily of Bishop William Crean - Palm Sunday - 24th March 2024
March 26th, 2024Palm Sunday Reflection St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, 24th March 2024 My friends, We are expose...
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Fr Eamonn McCarthy (Radio Maria) interviews young ladies from Diocese of Cloyne
January 25th, 2018Fr Eamonn McCarthy, a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne and currently working with Radio Maria (based [...]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[...]