CLOYNE DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS SEPTEMBER 2023 Most Rev. William Crean has accepted the resignation from office, on the grounds of retirement, of the following priest in the Diocese of Cloyne to […]
Archive | Bishop Crean- Homilies and News from the Diocese
Homily of Bishop William Crean – 17th Sunday A – 30th July 2023
17th Sunday A St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 30th July 2023 “A pearl of great price” My friends, Truth? What is that? was Pilates’ question to Jesus as he sought to […]
Homily of Canon Donal O’Mahony – Funeral Mass of Canon John Terry P.E. – July 5th 2023
Homily for Canon John Terry P.E Died on 2nd July 2023. Readings Ezekiel 34:11-16 2nd Reading 2 Timothy 4 : 1-8 Gospel 25: 14-23. The death of each person is […]
Homily of Bishop William Crean-12th Sunday A- 25th June 2023
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 […]
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. […]
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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...Homily of Bishop William Crean - 5th Sunday of Easter B- 28th April 2024
April 29th, 20245th Sunday Easter B 2024 St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 28th April 2024 “Our own best Vinedresser” ...Homily of Bishop William Crean - Easter Sunday - 31st March 2024
April 24th, 2024Easter Sunday St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh 31st March 2024 Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! My frie...
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