An Exhibition of Church Icons is running in the gallery of Cork County Library from Wednesday afternoon, 27th March to 26th April . The library is a new building next to County Hall on the Carrigaune Road, the entrance is opposite the Kingsley Hotel – admission and car park are free.. The exhibition will feature [...]

On Easter Tuesday, April 2nd., Cloyne student Patrick O’Donoghue from Castlemartyr was ordained Deacon for the diocese of Cloyne at the Basilica of St. John and St.Paul in Rome by Archbishop Dermot Clifford of Cashel & Emly. Three other students were ordained also, Liam Boyle, Raphoe, Brian Fitzpatrick, Dromore and Dominic McGrattan, Down & Connor. [...]

    Fr. Robert Barron has compiled film clips from around the world to reflect on the Beauty of Faith. Using his programme for reflection this Lent, the Parish of Youghal invites people reflect together on the Faith.     Holy Family Hall, Youghal     Monday 18th February: Information Evening 8—8.30pm Monday 25th February: [...]

Photos of Ordination of Bishop William Crean (27/01/13).   Courtesy of Denis Hyland, photographer and John Allen photography http://www.johnallenimages.com                                              

Life and ministry of Bishop Crean William Crean was born in Tralee on 16 December 1951, the son of the late Patrick and Margaret Crean (née O’Donnell). His primary and secondary education was in Tralee and later in Saint Brendan’s College, Killarney. As one whose family numbered several vocations to priesthood and the religious life, [...]

  January 27, 2013   Episcopal Ordination of Canon William Crean as Bishop of Cloyne     Canon William Crean was Ordained the 67th Bishop of Cloyne at St.Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh today (Sunday, January 27, 2013). The Principal Ordaining Bishop was Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, assisted by the Archbishop of Cashel & [...]

Saint Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, Diocese of Cloyne   A Phobail Dé,   Your Excellency, Archbishop Charles Brown, Papal Nuncio, Your Grace, Archbishop Dermot Clifford, Apostolic Administrator, my sisters and brothers in Religious life, my brother priests. Might I begin with my word of acceptance of the appointment to serve as Bishop of the Diocese of [...]

    20thAnniversary of the Beatification of Blessed Dominic Collins; 20thAnniversary of Dedication of Holy Family Church. Beginning the Year of Faith: Come, Celebrate the Gift of Faith next week. Take time out to pray with and for one another. Invite family members and neighbours who may not have been involved with the Church recently [...]

  Mallow parish is approaching the upcoming ‘Year of Faith’ with enthusiasm. A series of presentations on the Catholic Faith will seek to help people re-connect with the treasures of the faith. As well as being an education for the faithful, it is hoped that the series will also appeal to those who would consider [...]

        With effect from August 6th:     Rev. Brendan Mallon, CC Aghada, to be CC Coachford and chaplain to Coachford College. Rev Eamon Kelleher, Sabbatical leave, to be CC Saleeen.