Easter Message from Bishop William Crean - Diocese of Cloyne

Dear sisters and brothers of the Diocese of Camden, These were the puzzling and exhilarating words heard by Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary, the mother of James, as they arrived at the tomb early on the first day of the week to anoint Jesus' body with spices. Those spices, however, were not necessary, because Jesus was "alive." "He is alive!" These are the words the Galilean women movedly shared with Jesus' mourning companions (Mark 16:11), and…

Easter Message from Bishop William Crean - Diocese of Cloyne

An Easter Message from Bishop William Crean “Living in Joyful Hope” A Cháirde, It is extraordinary to witness the turmoil and suffering that has been inflicted by a few autocratic leaders on the lives of millions of unfortunate and powerless people. It is a tragedy of enormous proportions. We too seem so powerless in the face of so much dark and evil intentions. It is difficult to find the seeds of hope in such a dark landscape. For us who belie…