The parish of Mourneabbey, Mallow, was the setting on Sun. June 22nd., for the Ordination of Fr. Sean Corkery for the Diocese of Cloyne. A great community gathering was joined by family and friends of Fr. Sean as Bishop Magee, accompanied by Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue of the Diocese of Lancaster, England, a native of Mourneabbey, conducted the Ceremony of Ordination. Many priests from the Diocese of Cloyne and beyond also participated.

Bishop Magee's Homily

Bishop Magee Ordains Fr. Sean Corkery

 

Fr. Sean is the son of John and Mary Corkery of Mourneabbey. He has one sister, Trish, and two brothers, Dan and Brendan.

 

Fr. Sean with his family and Bishop Magee

Fr. Sean with Bishop Magee and Bishop O'Donoghue and priests after the Ordination.