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A Chairde,
Our hearts are downcast with the death of our Holy Father, Francis.
Though sad of heart, our sadness is tempered by a profound sense of gratitude for this generous and courageous pastor.
In time we will come to fully grasp the great legacy of his papal ministry to the church and the world.
Each parish community will be organising a liturgy of remembrance for the repose of his gentle soul.
The Diocese of Cloyne will gather this Friday evening at St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh at 7.30 pm to pray for his eternal repose.
I extend an invitation to representatives from each parish to join in this diocesan celebration of the life and papal ministry of Pope Francis.
Requiescat in Pace,
With prayerful best wishes,
Yours Sincerely,
+William Crean
Bishop of Cloyne
Requiem Mass at St. Colman's Cathedral for Pope Francis
Camp Creideamh Faith Camps for teenagers, boys and girls, will take place again in Knockadoon (East Cork) over the dates 8th – 14th June. For those who are Post-Primary school age.
Activities will include catechesis, prayer, sports, hillwalking, kayaking, swimming, music, arts and crafts and other activities.
For bookings go to website Camp Creideamh
For more information please ring Fr Eamon Roche on 086 9972539
A Cháirde,
It is extraordinary to witness the turmoil and suffering that has been inflicted by a few autocratic leaders on the lives of millions of unfortunate and powerless people. It is a tragedy of enormous proportions. We too seem so powerless in the face of so much dark and evil intentions. It is difficult to find the seeds of hope in such a dark landscape.
For us who believe and trust in the action of God in our midst through the Lord Jesus and his disciples we live with hope in our hearts, hope that is rooted in Christ sharing our human trials and afflictions. Holy Week and Easter enables us to spiritually journey with Him through his suffering and death at the hands of his oppressors. But his death on the Cross was not the end rather the seed of victory.
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