Statement of Bishop William Crean
Bishop of Cloyne

Assisted Suicide V Assisted Death

The current General Election campaign is distinguished by the fact that it hasn’t ‘caught fire’.

This is disturbing because it indicates something of a tacit consensus ‘round what the important national issues are.

It is disconcerting to find that the total silence ‘round the critical issue of Assisted Suicide/Assisted Death.

On an evening just prior to the calling of the General Election a vote took place to accept the recommendation of the Oireachtas Committee’s Report on the issue. In substance, a majority of the Oireachtas approved proceeding with the provision of a framework to assist in the death of some in certain circumstances. 

My friends,

I wish to draw your attention to the new “Light a Candle” feature on the Diocesan Website.

This is not a virtual candle. For those who wish to participate, a candle will be placed in the Cathedral in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament for your intentions.

For the month of November, the focus will be on remembering our deceased loved ones. “Indeed, the church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian Religion, has honoured with great respect the memory of the dead.” (Directory on Popular Piety and the liturgy, 251)

Themes will vary during the year, following to some extent the Liturgical Calendar but also including other celebrations and occasions as they arise.

Donations received will be used for the ongoing maintenance of St Colman’s Cathedral.

With gratitude always for your support and prayer.

Yours sincerely,

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

Light a Candle at St Colman’s Cathedral

Light a Candle at St Colman's Cathedral

February
Ballyclough - Tuesday 11th
Banteer - Wednesday 12th
Glantane - Thursday 13th
Meelin - Tuesday 18th
Milford - Wednesday 19th
Aghabullogue - Thursday 27th

March
Blarney - Tuesday 4th
Ballyvourney - Thursday 6th
Clondrohid - Tuesday 18th
Inniscarra - Wednesday 19th
Mallow - Thursday 20th
Ballyhea - Tuesday 25th
Charleville - Wednesday 26th
Mourneabbey - Thursday 27th

We were truly blessed with the visit of the relics of St. Bernadette to St. Mary’s Church, Mallow and Holy Rosary Church, Midleton.

Thousands of people came to pray, reflect, and give thanks and to venerate the relics. The crowds included people of all ages - from children brought by parents, to children from National Schools and students from Secondary Schools - to adults of all ages, healthy and sick, mobile and wheelchair bound

The experience is difficult to put into words, it had to be experienced. Lourdes has often been described as a little bit of Heaven here on earth. The visit of the relics of St Bernadette brought some of that experience to the thousands who attended, many people noting that what they experienced during the visit could not be put into words. For this to have happened, gratitude and thanks are due to so many people who volunteered their time and talents and gave freely so that all of us would have this wonderful experience.

Sunday Oct 20th 2.00pm - 5.30pm

Pre-booking is essential 

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The Parish of Youghal is delighted to welcome the return of the image of Our Lady of Youghal in conjunction with the celebration of the 8th centenary of the Dominican presence in Ireland.

All are welcome to participate in this joyful celebration of the Dominicans contribution to our history of faith and their spreading of devotion to Our Lady of Graces.

For full details please see below.

Sunday 8th September, Mass was celebrated for the Indian Community in St. Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill to celebrate the Birthday of Our Lady, followed by a Procession to Our Lady's Grotto and a celebration.

Munster Konkans, a community of families originating from Mangalore in South West India, and currently living in and around the Munster region, gathered together for the celebration of ‘Monthi Fest’ (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) on Sunday, 8th September.

This is the biggest family feast of the year in the Konkan culture, and is also celebrated as a harvest festival, where the first fruits, vegetables, and grains of the season are offered to God in a gratitude for His blessings.

𝗦𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

The Relics of St Bernadette will be in the Diocese of Cloyne in September. The relics will be in 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 for 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 and 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, time to be confirmed.

Please follow  this link  for more information on the Relics of St Bernadette and their visit to Ireland.