Vigil of Pentecost St. Mary’s Church, Ladysbridge 27th May 2023 “If the Lord does not build the house” Ps. 127:1 My friends, “If the Lord does not build the house, […]
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Homily of Bishop William Crean – Ascension Sunday – 21st May 2023
Ascension Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 21st May 2023 “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” My friends, Even though religion and church are decreasing in importance in society generally you’ll […]
With Mary towards the Synodal Assembly – A moment of Marian Prayer
At the request of the Holy Father, the Secretariat responsible for the Universal Synod has invited the Church around the world to hold a moment of Marian Prayer on 31st […]
Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock – Sunday 14th May 2023
On Sunday 14th May 2023 the Cloyne Pilgrimage to Knock took place. Almost 20 buses travelled from the Diocese for the day and a number of cars with more pilgrims. […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine – 14th May 2023
6th Sunday of Easter Diocesan Pilgrimage Knock Shrine 14th May 2023 “The Ground of Hope” My friends, One of the most distressing feelings we sometimes experience is confusion – indeed […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 5th Sunday of Easter A – 7th May 2023
5th Sunday of Easter A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 7th May 2023 “Darkness into Light” My friends, “Darkness into Light” is now a national movement. It was founded in 2006. […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – Good Shepherd Sunday & Vocation Sunday – 30th April 2023
Good Shepherd Sunday Vocation Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 30th April 2023 My friends, Cardinal Taglia who is head of the Vatican Congregation for Evangelisation of Peoples / Propagation of […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – 3rd Sunday of Easter – 23rd April 2023
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 […]
“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, […]
Bishop Crean homilies :
Homily of Bishop Crean - Vigil of Pentecost - 27th May 2023
June 1st, 2023Vigil of Pentecost St. Mary’s Church, Ladysbridge 27th May 2023 “If the Lord does not build the h...Homily of Bishop William Crean - Ascension Sunday - 21st May 2023
May 23rd, 2023Ascension Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 21st May 2023 “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”...With Mary towards the Synodal Assembly - A moment of Marian Prayer
May 18th, 2023At the request of the Holy Father, the Secretariat responsible for the Universal Synod has...
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Fr Edmund (Ned) Motherway, RIP, of Ladysbridge - A long and happy life
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