Cornelius Lucey
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Cornelius Lucey, known as Connie, served as the Bishop of Cork from 1950 to 1980 and is remembered for his pragmatic approach to Lenten practices, including a decree that allowed a Lenten collation meal to consist of tea and a biscuit, which led to the creation of the large Connie Dodger biscuit.
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O’Connor recalls the time she fell foul of the arch-conservative bishop Cornelius Lucey.
Colette Sheridan on a new exhibition celebrating Cork’s iconic river – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-12-21
Ireland· 2025-12-21
Cornelius Lucey, known as Connie, was the Bishop of Cork from 1950 to 1980.
Is it wrong to treat Lent as purely a time for self-improvement? – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-16
Ireland· 2025-03-16
