Nine men who are preparing for ordination to serve as Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Cloyne were instituted by Bishop William Crean with the ministries of Lector and Acolyte. […]
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Message from Bishop William Crean to the People of the Diocese of Cloyne re Safeguarding Children
The following message was read at all Sunday Masses (including Vigil Masses) in the Diocese of Cloyne on the weekend of 25th/26th Feb 2017. Dear Friends, I take this opportunity […]
Bishop William Crean’s Assembly Address to Cloyne Clergy, Nov 2016
Speaking notes of Bishop Wm. Crean Address to the Assembly, Killarney, Tuesday 8th Nov 2016 “From what wells, do we drink now?” This is my opening question by way of […]
Bishop William Crean – Christmas Message 2016
Christmas Message 2016 from Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne. My Friends, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light On those who have walked in the […]
Trócaire sends ‘Thank You’ letter to Bishop Crean and Diocese of Cloyne
16th Dec 2016 Eamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trócaire (the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland) has sent a ‘Thank You’ letter to Bishop William Crean and […]
Bishop William Crean brings Year of Mercy to a close (20/11/2016)
Last night (20/11/2016, Solemnity of Christ the King) at St Colman’s Cathedral Cobh Bishop William Crean brought the Year of Mercy to an official close in the Diocese of Cloyne. […]
Homily, Bishop William Crean, ‘Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy’ Mass in Blarney
On Tuesday (11th Oct 2016) a large crowed gathered with Bishop William Crean to celebrate Holy Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney. With faith and great hope, […]
Bishop Crean launches new youth evangelisation initiative
Bishop William Crean has launched a new Cloyne Diocesan Youth Service initiative aimed at supporting young people in their faith journey in the Diocese. Cloyne Diocesan Youth Service are delighted […]
Bishop William Crean Homily – Mass in which Candidates for Diaconate received ministry of Lector
Acceptance of Diaconate Candidates as Lectors St Joseph’s Church, Castlemartyr Sunday 3rd July 2016 Dear Friends, Our gathering this morning is unusual in the history of the Diocese of Cloyne. […]
Bishop William Crean statement regarding Canonical Trial
Statement Bishop William Crean today (5th July 2016) confirmed that he has received the findings of a Penal Trial under Canon Law in respect of a priest in the Diocese […]
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Homily of Bishop William Crean - Sunday 12th May - Ascension B
May 13th, 2024Ascension B, St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 12th May 2024 Knock Pilgrimage My friends, Exhauste...Homily of Bishop William Crean - 6th Sunday of Easter - 5th May 2024
May 9th, 20246th Sunday Easter 2024 St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 5th May 2024 “You did not choose me. No, I ch...Statement from Bishop William Crean, Patron Re: Configuration of Kyle National School
April 30th, 2024Statement from Bishop William Crean, Patron Re: Configuration of Kyle National School It is a numb...
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Fr Eamonn McCarthy (Radio Maria) interviews young ladies from Diocese of Cloyne
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