12th Sunday A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 25th June 2023 “Do not fear those who can kill the body” My friends, Over recent years we hear more and more about […]
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Homily of Bishop William Crean – Corpus Christi – 11th June 2023
Corpus Christi St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 11th June 2023 “To be or not to be present” My friends, One of the potentially most enduring effects of Covid is hybrid working […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – The Most Holy Trinity Solemnity – Basilica of Pope St. Pius X, Lourdes – Sunday 4th June 2023
The Most Holy Trinity Solemnity 4th June 2023 Basilica of Pope St. Pius X Lourdes Bishop William Crean Diocese of Cloyne Ireland My friends, We are blessed to be here […]
Homily of Bishop Crean – Vigil of Pentecost – 27th May 2023
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, […]
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 […]
Bishop Crean homilies :
Homily of Bishop Crean - 25th Sunday A - 23rd September 2023
September 26th, 202325th Sunday A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 23rd September 2023 “Without prayer there will...Homily of Bishop William Crean - 24th Sunday A - 17th September 2023
September 21st, 202324th Sunday A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 17th September 2023 “The glass of life – half full or ...Homily of Bishop William Crean - 22nd Sunday A- 3rd September 2023
September 6th, 202322nd Sunday A Sacred Heart Church, Norwood 3rd September 2023 “Take up your cross daily” ...
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