Apostolic Administrator: ARCHBISHOP DERMOT CLIFFORD,

Archbishop of Cashel and Emly

DIOCESAN CENTRE—COBH, CO. CORK, Tel: 021-4811430 Fax: 021-4811026 e-mail cloyne@indigo.ie

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The Diocese of Cloyne is in the south of Ireland, in the County of Cork. It has 46 parishes. St Colman's Cathedral is situated in the costal town of Cobh from which 4 million people emigrated from Ireland., Many of the parishes are rural, with a nucleus of business towns such as Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Mallow, Charleville, Youghal, Macroom and Midleton.Formerly called Queenstown, Cobh is now a thriving harbour town.

 

CLOYNE DIOCESAN CHANGES - July 2010

Archbishop Clifford, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Cloyne, has accepted the resignation from office of the following priests in the Diocese of Cloyne to come into effect on July 10th.

• The V. Rev. Monsignor Denis Reidy, P.P., Carrigtwohill
• The V. Rev. Canon Michael Harrington, P.P., Buttevant

Archbishop Clifford has made the following appointments in the Diocese of Cloyne with effect from July 10th.

• The V. Rev Canon Gerard Casey, P.P. Doneraile to be PP Mallow
• The Very Rev. Anthony O'Brien, P.P. Lisgoold, to be PP Carrigtwohill.
• The Rev. Denis O'Hanlon, CC Carrigtwohill, to be PP Lisgoold
• The Rev. Michael Fitzgerald, CC Charleville, to be PP Buttevant.
• The Rev. Tobias Bluitt, Adm. Mallow, to be PP Doneraile.
• The Rev. Brian Boyle, CC Castletownroche, to be CC Charleville.
• The Rev. Gabriel Burke, CC Macroom, to be CC Carrigtwohill.
• The Rev. Joseph O'Mahony, CC Buttevant, to be CC Macroom.
• The Rev. Brendan Mallon, CC Mallow, to be CC Aghada, with residence in Saleen.
• The Rev. Jim Moore, CC Aghada, to be CC Mallow.
• The Rev. Gerard Cremin, further studies, to be CC Midleton

 

PRESS RELEASE
26 June 2010

Statement by Archbishop Dermot Clifford, Apostolic Administrator in the Diocese of Cloyne

Today Father Bill Bermingham offered his resignation to me as Designated Person for the Safeguarding of Children in the Diocese of Cloyne. I have accepted Father Bermingham's resignation.

I wish to thank Father Bermingham for the unstinting and selfless commitment which he has given to this role on behalf of the diocese during a very painful period.

I have been witness to the integrity of Father Bermingham's motivation in seeking to rebuild trust with people who have been harmed by priests of the diocese and, to help in their healing. The safeguarding of children in Church ministry has been his consistent priority and concern.
I have requested Father John McCarthy to act on a temporary basis in the role of Designated Person on behalf of the diocese.

 

PRESS RELEASE
26 June 2010

Statement by Father Bill Bermingham, Diocese of Cloyne

From the recent media coverage of a case involving an allegation of child sexual abuse made against a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne, it is clear that my handling of the particular case has caused further distress to the complainant. It is vital that any person occupying the role of designated officer/delegate within the Church should have the complete confidence of victims of child sexual abuse and of persons wishing to report abuse. This is an absolute value. My handling of this particular case has, despite my best intentions, served to undermine that confidence. For this reason and in the interests of those who have been offended against - and in the interests of the Church’s policy for the safeguarding of children - I have asked Archbishop Dermot Clifford to relieve me of the role of Designated Officer/Delegate in the Diocese of Cloyne. I very much regret the distress occasioned by my handling of this case.

I encourage any person who has suffered abuse to report it to the relevant Church authorities, to An Garda Síochána or to the Health Service Executive.

Bill Bermingham, PP

 

 

 

 

 

Message of Bishop Magee to the Faithful of Cloyne

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BISHOP JOHN MAGEE RESIGNS as Bishop of Cloyne

For text of his announcement click here

 

 

PASTORAL LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER

POPE BENEDICT XVI

TO THE CATHOLICS OF IRELAND

March 20th. 2010

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Click here for summary extracts

 

 

 

Diocesan Child Protection Policy:

Information

Full Child Protection Policy

 

National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland
Website: http://www.safeguarding.ie
Director: Mr. Ian Elliott. Telephone: 01 505 3018. Fax: 01 5053026
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DIOCESE OF CLOYNE CONFIRMATION DATES 2010

Buttevant Deanery; Kanturk Deanery; Midleton Deanery; Macroom Deanery; Fermoy Deanery

MARCH
Killavullen 2nd Tuesday
Charleville 3rd Wednesday
Shandrum 4th Thursday
Mallow 9th Tuesday
Buttevant 10th Wednesday
Churchtown 11th Thursday
Castlemagner 23rd Tuesday
Kanturk 24th Wednesday
Glantane 25th Thursday

APRIL
Newmarket 13th Tuesday

Cloyne 14th Wednesday
Carrigtwohill 15th Thursday
Cobh 17th Saturday
Midleton 20th Tuesday
Imogeela 21st Wednesday
Youghal 22nd Thursday
Ballymacoda 27th Tuesday
Aghinagh 28th Wednesday
Macroom 29th Thursday

MAY
Kilnamartyra 4th Tuesday
Donoughmore 5th Wednesday
Grenagh 6th Thursday
Inniscarra 11th Tuesday (2 ceremonies)
Aghabullogue 12th Wednesday
Blarney 13th Thursday
Castlelyons 18th Tuesday
Fermoy 19th Wednesday
Mitchelstown 20th Thursday
Kildorrery 25th Tuesday
Glanworth 26th Wednesday

 

A Time for Lay People
Return to the Source - Rediscovering the meaning of our baptism
with Fr. Michael Drumm
Pontifical Irish College, Rome
18 - 24 July 2010

The church teaches that lay involvement flows from the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. An important task facing the church today is a rediscovery of the meaning of our baptismal calling.
Rome is a fascinating place to rediscover the meaning of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist in the light of the experience of the early
Christian community.

Fr. Michael Drumm will conduct a course for lay people on rediscovering the meaning of our Baptism, at the Irish College, Rome for one week, July 18th - 24th. Lectures in the mornings with liturgies and visits to significant sites in Rome and beyond will combine to deepen an appreciation of these sacraments as a participation in the saving mystery of Christ Jesus and as a call to service. Lectures, liturgies and visits to significant sites in Rome and beyond will combine to deepen an appreciation of these sacraments as a participation in the saving mystery of Christ Jesus and as a call to service.

The cost is   870. A deposit of   250 is required to secure a place. Rooms are ensuite. Please arrange your own travel to Rome. Transfer to/from the
airport in Rome entry fees, excursions in and beyond Rome, lectures and half-board are included in the cost. Those who wish to arrive prior to 18 July
or remain after 24 July may do so subject to availability.

Michael Drumm is a priest of the diocese of Elphin (Ireland). Formerly Director of the Mater Dei Institute of Education in Dublin, he is now
Chairman of the Catholic Schools Partnership. He has lectured widely on sacramental theology and on faith and ministry in the contemporary world.
His publications include Passage to Pasch (1998) and, with Tom Gunning,
the two volume A Sacramental People (1999).
Contact: Pontificio Collegio Irlandese, Via dei Santi Quattro, 1 - 00184 Roma
Tel. +39 06 772631, Fax +39 06 77263323. www.irishcollege.org E-mail: ufficio@irishcollege.org

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2010

This Directory contains the Mass times in each Parish, the priests of the diocese in each parish and all details of Diocesan Administration. Click here.

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St. Colman's Cathedral - Re-ordering of Sanctuary

Bishop Magee's Letter to the Diocese on proposed re-ordering of Cathedral Sanctuary

Bishop Magee's letter to the Diocese after the decision of An Bord Pleanala

List of Information Meetings held throughout the Diocese

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