A group of 43 young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 years are soon to embark on a pilgrimage to Kracow, Poland, for World Youth Day. The Diocese of Cloyne and the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore have come together to form one pilgrimage group, which will fly out to Poland on Saturday July […]
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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. This is the first occasion when the ceremony of acceptance of these men as Lectors, as part of their preparation to serve as Permanent Deacons, […]
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 of Cloyne. Arising from a child protection complaint the priest was placed on administrative leave in 2009. Following a Garda investigation, no Criminal charges were […]
Bishop Crean Homily, Annual Pioneer (PTAA) Mass, 2016
Homily delivered by Bishop William Crean at the Annual Pioneer (Pioneer Total Abstinence Association) Mass, St Colman’s Catherdal Cobh, Fri 1st July 2016. My friends, We are a mystery to ourselves. The journey of self-discovery is lifelong. Our origins by way of our parents, family and community are an enormous influence on our lives. We […]
Knock Pilgrimage – Cloyne Diocese Chaplaincy to the Traveller Community & Travellers of North Cork
A pilgrimage to Knock organised by the Cloyne Diocese Chaplaincy to the Traveller Community and the Travellers of North Cork took place on Tuesday, 14th June 2016. A great day was had by all! Traveller Women’s Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine The Knock pilgrimage was a joint initiative between Travellers of North Cork & Cloyne Diocese […]
Cloyne Diocesan Changes (clergy appointments)
CLOYNE DIOCESAN CHANGES (clergy appointments) To take effect from 9th July 2016 Most Rev. William Crean has accepted the resignation from office of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Eamon Goold, P.P., V.G., Midleton to come into effect on July 9th. He is to continue to serve as Vicar General of the Diocese. Bishop Crean has made the […]
Cloyne Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2016 – Photos
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Boys Faith Camp in Knockadoon (June 2016) – A Great Success
Below are some photos from the Knockadoon Faith Camp for Boys (which will henceforth be named as Camp Creideamh). To go to Camp Creideamh website: www.campcreideamh.ie The camp ran between the dates June 5th – 11th 2016 in Knockadoon, a coastal village in East Cork (near Youghal) in the Diocese of Cloyne. The camp had 17 […]
Mother Teresa Canonization (Sept, Rome) – info for those interested in attending the ceremony
The information below is provided to help those individuals or groups who would like to organise their own trip to the canonization of Mother Teresa in Rome in September. Events related to the canonization: 3 September 2016: Catechesis by Pope Francis. 4 September 2016: Mass of Canonization of Mother Teresa. 5 September 2016: Mass of […]
John Magner ordained deacon (incl. Bishop Crean’s homily)
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 in Maynooth. Nine men were ordained deacons by Bishop William Crean. It is expected that John will be ordained to the priesthood next year. Bishop […]
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Catholic Schools Week- 22nd to 29th January 2023
January 12th, 2023Catholic Schools will take place from Sunday 22 to Sunday 29 January 2023 on the theme of the proces...1st Class relic of St Charbel at St Patrick’s Church Fermoy- 31st January
January 6th, 2023First time in Ireland and all are welcome. 1st Class relic of St Charbel at St Patrick Church F...Homily of Bishop Crean - Prayer Vigil of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Benedict XVI R.I.P. - 4th January 2023
January 6th, 2023Prayer Vigil of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for Benedict XVI R.I.P. St. Colman’s Cathedral, C...Pope Benedict XVI R.I.P.
January 1st, 2023Dear Friends, The Church throughout the world mourns the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict ...Christmas Message from Bishop William Crean - December 2022
December 20th, 2022CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2022 A Chairde, Dear Friends in Christ, The world is at war. After the pande...Homily of Bishop William Crean - 4th Sunday of Advent (A)18th December 2022
December 20th, 20224th Sunday of Advent (A) Sacred Heart Church, Ballymore 18th December, 2022 “The Crib – a stroke ...
Upcoming Events:
Tue 31 Jan1st Class relic of St Charbel at St Patrick’s Church Fermoy- 31st January
Tue Jan 31st 2023 @ 9:40 am - 11:00 amFri 10 FebCloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – Annual Mass – 10th February 2023
Fri Feb 10th 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Essays and other items:
Fr Edmund (Ned) Motherway, RIP, of Ladysbridge - A long and happy life
January 21st, 2019The follow article was written by Jamie O'Flaherty, a reporter for The Avondhu Press, and published [...]Fr Eamonn McCarthy (Radio Maria) interviews young ladies from Diocese of Cloyne
January 25th, 2018Fr Eamonn McCarthy, a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne and currently working with Radio Maria (based [...]How a Young Person may be active in parish: Áine Keane's activity and service through the Pope John Paul II Awards
June 2nd, 2017My name is Áine Keane. I am 19 years old. I'm a student at Presentation Secondary School in Mitc[...]Tips for Lent from Isaiah - Fr John McCarthy
March 10th, 2017In a recent Sunday Gospel Jesus tells us: ’You are the light of the world.’ The first reading from t[...]