At a recent meeting of the Cloyne Diocesan Chapter on St. Colman’s Day 2024, Bishop Crean announced the appointments of Fr. Neilius O’Donnell P.E Rathcormac as Archdeacon and Fr. Patrick Linehan P.P. Cloyne as an Honorary member.
Fr. Neilius O’Donnell a native of Castlelyons was ordained priest in 1961 for service in the Diocese of Cloyne. While he served briefly in Wales for the first three years of his ministry since 1964 he has served with distinction as Chaplain, Diocesan Inspector, Curate and Parish Priest from which he retired in 2014. In retirement he has continued to serve with great generosity in several parishes when required.
His appointment as Archdeacon is recognition of his contribution over all the years along with his current pastoral involvement in his ‘Retirement’.
Fr. Patrick Linehan P.P. Cloyne, serves as parish priest of the quintessential home of the Diocese. By tradition and practice the holder of that Office is an Honorary member of the Chapter.
We pray Gods continued blessing on their ministry.
P.S. The office of Archdeacon of the Diocesan Chapter assists the Bishop in his office as overseer and shepherd.
+ William Crean
Bishop of Cloyne
Jubilee Pilgrimage
Jubilee Pilgrimage
The current General Election campaign is distinguished by the fact that it hasn’t ‘caught fire’.
This is disturbing because it indicates something of a tacit consensus ‘round what the important national issues are.
It is disconcerting to find that the total silence ‘round the critical issue of Assisted Suicide/Assisted Death.
On an evening just prior to the calling of the General Election a vote took place to accept the recommendation of the Oireachtas Committee’s Report on the issue. In substance, a majority of the Oireachtas approved proceeding with the provision of a framework to assist in the death of some in certain circumstances.
Bishop William Crean, Bishop of CloyneMy friends,
I wish to draw your attention to the new “Light a Candle” feature on the Diocesan Website.
This is not a virtual candle. For those who wish to participate, a candle will be placed in the Cathedral in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament for your intentions.
For the month of November, the focus will be on remembering our deceased loved ones. “Indeed, the church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian Religion, has honoured with great respect the memory of the dead.” (Directory on Popular Piety and the liturgy, 251)
Themes will vary during the year, following to some extent the Liturgical Calendar but also including other celebrations and occasions as they arise.
Donations received will be used for the ongoing maintenance of St Colman’s Cathedral.
With gratitude always for your support and prayer.
Yours sincerely,
+ Wm. Crean
Most Rev. William Crean, D.D.,
Bishop of Cloyne.
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