Archive | Bishop William

John Magner ordained deacon (incl. Bishop Crean’s homily)

Posted: May 29, 2016

Congratulations to Reverend John Magner! John Magner, who is from the Blarney-Whitechurch parish, was ordained to the order of deacons last Sunday (Corpus Christi, 29/05/2016). The ceremony took place […]

Bene Merenti Medal Presentation in Rathcormac/Bartlemy

Posted: May 27, 2016

Bishop William Crean presented The Bene Merenti medals to Nellie Cotter and Tom Cotter of Rathcormac/Bartlemy Parish, Cloyne Diocese, in the presence of Canon MI. Leamy P.P. and Rev Neilus […]

Chrism Mass 2016 – Homily – Bishop William Crean

Posted: March 24, 2016

Chrism Mass 2016 St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, Co. Cork. Homilist Bishop Wm. Crean “THE LOGIC OF OUR PRESENCE” My friends, It is twenty years this Easter Sunday since seven Trappist […]

Primary School Education Reflection Day (Cloyne Diocese) – Report

Posted: March 21, 2016

The Diocese of Cloyne hosted a Day of Reflection on the topic of Catholic Primary Education in Ireland (Silver Springs Hotel, Cork, 12th March 2016). In attendance were representatives of […]

24 Hours for the Lord

Posted: March 7, 2016

In this year as we celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, The Diocese of Cloyne has just completed a “24 Hours for the Lord” prayer initiative. Bishop William Crean, following the […]

Bishop William’s Message for Lent 2016

Posted: February 17, 2016

Lenten Message 2016 The Face of God is Mercy – Pope Francis. “The Face of God is mercy” – this is the title of Pope Francis’ recent reflections on mercy. […]

Year of Mercy – Message from Bishop William

Posted: January 27, 2016

MESSAGE FROM MOST REV. WILLIAM CREAN FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY Dear Friends, Sin and failure are part and parcel of the human experience. Despite our best efforts we sometimes […]

“Halting climate change is our duty as Christians” – Bishop William Crean Irish Times article

Posted: November 22, 2015

Article published by the Irish Times Tue Nov 24th 2015: Pope Francis has focused much attention on issues that are universal to us all and has sought to inspire and […]

Bishop Crean Ordination Photo Gallery

Posted: January 27, 2013

Photos by Denis Hyland Photography.

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Bishop Crean homilies :
Homily of Bishop William Crean - 3rd Sunday of Lent
March 13th, 2023
3rd Sunday of Lent St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 12th March 2023 “Tormented by thirst” My friends...
Homily of Bishop William Crean - 1st Sunday of Lent - 26th February 2023
February 28th, 2023
1st Sunday of Lent St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 26th February, 2023 “Lead us not into temptation”...
Homily of Bishop William Crean - 7th Sunday (A) - 19th February 2023
February 22nd, 2023
7th Sunday (A) St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 19th February, 2023 Temperance Sunday “Moderation in...
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