Last night (20/11/2016, Solemnity of Christ the King) at St Colman’s Cathedral Cobh Bishop William Crean brought the Year of Mercy to an official close in the Diocese of Cloyne. […]
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Homily, Bishop William Crean, ‘Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy’ Mass in Blarney
On Tuesday (11th Oct 2016) a large crowed gathered with Bishop William Crean to celebrate Holy Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney. With faith and great hope, […]
Pilgrims, not tourists – Fr Sean Corkery Reports on World Youth Day
Fr Sean Corkery was one of five Cloyne priests who accompanied a contingent of young adult pilgrims from the Diocese of Cloyne to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland (July […]
The Healing Power of Confession – by Fr. Eamonn McCarthy, C.C. Macroom
Forgiveness is at the heart of the teaching and ministry of Our Divine Saviour, yet, as the song goes, ‘sorry seems to be the hardest word.’ Why is it that […]
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 […]
Cloyne Diocese ‘Year of Mercy’ Booklet – Prayers
Prayer with Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mother of Perpetual Help, with the greatest confidence we come before your holy picture to be inspired by the example of your life. […]
Cloyne Diocese ‘Year of Mercy’ Booklet – Chapter 11: Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Visiting St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh April 7th & 8th 2016 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Our Lady of Perpetual Help is an icon that is believed to have its origin […]
Cloyne Diocese ‘Year of Mercy’ Booklet – Chapter 10: The Authorities and the Woman caught in Adultery
John 8:1-11 If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her “… Jesus looked up and said, ‘If […]
Cloyne Diocese ‘Year of Mercy’ Booklet – Chapter 9: The Works of Mercy
Pope Francis says, “[i]t is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way […]
Cloyne Diocese ‘Year of Mercy’ Booklet – Chapter 8: The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37 Who is my neighbour? “. . . The lawyer was anxious to justify himself and said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was […]
News from the Diocese and Homilies
Homily of Bishop William Crean - Centenary of Imokilly District Board 1924 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
April 19th, 20243rd Sunday of Easter St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh Centenary of Imokilly District Board 1924 My f...Easter Message 2024 - Bishop William Crean
March 27th, 2024Easter Message 2024 from Bishop William Crean My friends, “In the world you will have trouble ...Homily of Bishop William Crean - Palm Sunday - 24th March 2024
March 26th, 2024Palm Sunday Reflection St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, 24th March 2024 My friends, We are expose...
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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[...]