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 […]
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Primary School Education Reflection Day (Cloyne Diocese) – Report
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 […]
Holy Week 2016: A brief look at the Cross of Cloyne
The Cross of Cloyne The Cross of Cloyne can be viewed in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. It dates from the early twelfth century, and is a gilt-bronze […]
2016 International Eucharistic Congress in the Philippines – Report by Fr. Patrick Winkle, C.C. Youghal
I had the privilege of attending the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu, an Island in the Philippines from the 24th to the 31st January. I was part of a […]
24 Hours for the Lord
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
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
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 […]
Statement from Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne, on the resignation of Mr Bill Meagher as Designated Liaison Person
I wish to confirm that Mr Bill Meagher, the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) for the Diocese of Cloyne, has resigned his position. I regret Mr Meagher’s decision to resign, because […]
“Halting climate change is our duty as Christians” – Bishop William Crean Irish Times article
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 […]
Ordination of Eamon Roche to the Priesthood (incl. homily)
Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Eamon Roche in St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 5th July 2015 Rev Eamon Roche will be ordained to the priesthood for service in the Diocese 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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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[...]Setting the World on Fire - A young woman recounts her year of mission in Australia
February 28th, 2017The following is a recollection by Siobhan O’Shaughnessy, a young woman who attends a young adult pr[...]