Council of Priests for Cork and Ross

The Council is a consultative body that assists the bishop in promoting the pastoral welfare of the people of the diocese. Some members are ex-officio, some are nominated by the bishop, some are elected by the priests in the diocese. The Council meets nine times per year.

Chairperson
Mgr. Leonard O'Brien, PP VG
Parochial House, Clonakilty, Co Cork

Secretary
Rev Kevin O'Regan CC
Baltimore, Co Cork

The Cathedral Chapter

Members of the Cathedral Chapter are linked to 'prebends' which take the names of Cork's ancient parishes. History records the existence of the Cork Cathedral Chapter as far back as 1180. Members have the title Canon.

Dean
Vy. Rev Dean Denis O'Connor

Archdeacon
Vy. Rev Archdeacon Kerry Murphy-O'Connor PP Turner's Cross

Precentor
Vy Rev Canon James O'Donovan PP Ballinlough

Treasurer
Vy Rev Canon Teddy O'Sullivan PP Douglas

Prebendaries
Kilbrittain: Vy Rev Canon Micheal O Dálaigh PP Curraheen
Desertmore: Vy Rev Canon Tadhg O Mahúna PP Blackrock
Kilnaglory: Vy Rev Canon Dan Crowley PP St. Patrick's
Holy Trinity: Vy Rev Canon Thomas Kelleher PP Courceys
Kilbrogan: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Kevin O'Callaghan PP VG
Drimoleague: Vy Rev Canon Liam O'Driscoll Adm Clogheen
Killaspugmullane: Vy Rev Canon Micahel Murphy PP Ballyphehane
Caherlag: Vy Rev Canon Donal Linehan PP Ballinora
Kilanully: Vy Rev Canon John K O'Mahony AP Kinsale
Liscleary: Vy Rev Canon Liam O'Regan AP Douglas
St. Michael: Vy Rev Canon Michael Riordan PP Togher
Inniskerry: Vy Rev Canon Vincent Hodnett PP The Lough

Honoray Canons
Vy Rev Diarmuid Linehan
Vy Rev Denis Forde
Vy Rev Liam Leader AP St Patrick's
Vy Rev Michael Crowley PE The Lough
Vy Rev Michael Crowley AP Ballinlough

Sacred Art and Architecture Commission

Advises the bishop and parishes on the building, reordering and maintenance of churches.

Chairperson
Rt. Rev. Mgr. Leonard O'Brien, PP VG
Parochial House, Clonakilty, Co Cork

Appointments Commitee

An elected group of priests whom the bishop consults before making diocesan clergy appointments

Members
Vy. Rev Robert Brophy PP
Vy. Rev Patrick Fogarty PP
Vy. Rev John Newman PP
Rev. Sean O'Sullivan

Diocesan Vocations Committee

A group who promote vocations awareness in the diocese and assist the Diocesan Director of Vocations and the bishop with all matteres related to vocations to priesthood.

Members
Bishop John Buckley
Vy. Rev Bertie O'Mahony PP
Rev Tom Deenihan
Rev Chris O'Donovan
Rev Charles Kiely
Email: priesthood@corkandross.org

For more information about Priesthood in Cork and Ross see the ordination section in the sacraments category.

Pastoral Strategy Implementation Board

This board will assist the bishop in implementing the recommendations of the diocesan strategy document (Pilgrim Steps) which was published in June 2005.

Members
Most Rev. John Buckley
Mons. Kevin O'Callaghan PP VG (Priests' Council)
Rev Tom Deenihan (Diocesan Secretary)
Rev Kevin O'Regan CC
Sr Eleanor Sugrue PBVM
Pat Canniffe (Bandon)
Anne Fleming (Frankfield)
Barry Murphy (Our Lady Crowned)
Mary Murphy (Glounthaune)
Anne O'Neill (Castlehaven)

Diocesan Finance Committee

The Diocesan Finance Committee is established according to the provisions of the Code of Canon Law.

Members
Chair: Bishop John Buckley
Deputy-chair: Declan O'Connell
Mgr. Kevin O'Callaghan, PP VG
Mgr. Leonard O'Brien, PP VG
Gearoid Wycherley
Michael Long

Diocesan Financial Administrator
Mr Declan O'Connell
c/o Cork and Ross Offices, Redemption Road, Cork
Email: accounts@corkandross.org

For more information about Finance in Cork and Ross see the Finance section in the Diocese category

Liturgy Commission

That the bishop re-establishes a Diocesan Liturgy Commission which will coordinate education, ongoing training and models of good practice in the preparation and celebration of the liturgy.
a) That the Diocesan Liturgy Commission establishes a Diocesan Music Committee as a sub-committee. It will provide guidance, training and resources for the use of music in the celebration of the sacraments and other liturgies.
b) The Mass is the supreme expression of the bond between the praying community and Christ. However, there is a whole variety of other liturgies which can enrich the life of a parish. The Diocesan Liturgy Commission will work with others to develop a programme of training for lay people to lead various liturgies and occasions of prayer.
(extract from "Pilgrim Steps: Report of the Pastoral Strategy Group", 2005.)

The Cork and Ross Liturgy Commission was re-established in Nov 2006.

Members:
Bishop John Buckley
Fr. Christy Fitzgerald
Anne Francis
Patrick Killeen
Fr. Declan Mansfield, Adm.
Eamonn Nash
Julia O'Herlihy
Susan Ormond

Contact: Fr. Christy Fitzgerald, Coordinator of Liturgy
Address: Pastoral Development Office, Parochial House, Ballyphehane, Cork
Tel: 021-4537600 087-2675275
Email: liturgy@corkandross.org