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Chapter Appointments to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
The Chapter of the National Cathedral of St Patrick, Dublin met on 11 June 2012 and made various appointments. The Revd Mark Gardner was elected to the prebendal stall of Maynooth. The Revd Dr Heather Morris and the Revd Fr Kieran O’Mahony were elected ecumenical canons for the next five years.
The Very Revd Stephen White offered his resignation from the Chancellorship, having been appointed to a parish in England. The Dean has appointed the Revd Patrick Lawrence as Chancellor in his place. It is hoped to fill the vacant stalls of Tipperkevin and Monmohenock when the Chapter meet again on 10 September 2012.
Installation of new prebendaries and dignitaries will take place during Evensong on Sunday 30 September at 15.15.
The Revd Dr Heather Morris is a minister of the Methodist Church and its President–elect. She lectures in Edgehill College, Belfast. The Revd Fr Kieran O’Mahony is an Augustinian and is a well–known lecturer in biblical studies.
The Chapter of St Patrick’s Cathedral has conveyed its thanks to the Very Revd Stephen White for his contribution and wishes him well in his future ministry.
ENDS
For further information, please contact
The Cathedral Office
The Deanery
Kevin Street Upper
DUBLIN 8
Telephone: Dublin 453 9472
Fax: Dublin 454 6374
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