About the Diocese of Cloyne

Summary Information

The Diocese of Cloyne has a Catholic population of over 150,000 people.  It stretches over most of the county of Cork, with the exception of the city and West Cork. Its 46 parishes run from Mitchelstown in the north-east to Rockchapel in the north-west, from Macroom in the south-west to Youghal in the south-east.

Bishop

Most Rev. William Crean, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne

  • Born 16 December 1951
  • Ordained priest 20 June 1976
  • Ordained Bishop of Cloyne 27 January 2013
  • About Bishop Crean
The Diocese of CloyneThe Diocese of Cloyne - 46 Parishes

Vicars General

Rt. Rev. Monsignor Jim Killeen, P.P., V.G.
Parochial House, Youghal Road, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Tel: 021 463 1750

Rt. Rev. Monsignor Anthony O’Brien, P.P., V.G.
Parochial House, Cannon Field, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Tel: 022 20391

Diocesan Secretary

Rev James Moore,
Cloyne Diocesan Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.
Tel: 021 481 1430
Mob: 086 869 4744

Administrative Secretary

Ms Lorraine Linehan
Cloyne Diocesan Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.
Tel: 021 481 1430

Diocesan College

St. Colman’s College, Fermoy, Co. Cork.
Tel: 025 31622
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Tel: 025 31930

Patron Saint of the Diocese

St. Colman
Feast Day: 24th November

Other Diocesan Feasts

  • Dedication of the Cathedral: 12th August
  • Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy: 25th October
  • Blessed Dominic Collins: 31st October