“Being a bishop at all is, of course, both an honour and a responsibility; to be one for a long time is especially so.”

“It never fails in its mission to raise our eyes to the heavens.”

The key events will take place this August to coincide with the actual centenary of the cathedral’s dedication on 24th August 1919.

New Evangelisation has already begun in the diocese, according to Archdeacon, based on the hunger in the hearts of many for a new spirit in their lives.

Bishops Crean and Fleming to preside in Cobh and Ballina.