DIOCESE Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Clergy
Our clergy are at the heart of our community, guiding with faith, compassion, and dedication. Below you will find the priests who serve our parish, each committed to supporting and accompanying people on their spiritual journey.
Dean of Ferns
Currently Vacant
Priest in charge – Canon Nicola Halford
Email:
Barrett, The Reverend Arthur
Ordination Year: 1997
Incumbent/Rector (2024): Killanne and Killegney Union (Ferns)
Email: killannerector@gmail.com
Bayne, The Reverend David
Ordination Year: 1989
Incumbent/ Rector (2025): Tinahely and Carnew Union (Ferns)
Email: dwbayne@aol.com
Burke, The Reverend William
Ordination Year: 2003
Curate (2024): Kilkenny Union (Ossory)
Email: vicar@stcanicescathedral.com
Coleman, The Reverend Patricia (Pat)
Ordination Year: 2020 (OLM)
Assistant Priest: 2020 Leighlin Union (Leighlin)
Email: patcoleman1954@hotmail.com
Dean of Lismore
The Very Reverend Paul Draper
Ordination Year: 1990
Incumbent/ Rector: 2009 Lismore Union (Lismore)
Dean and Librarian of The Cathedral Church of St Carthage, Lismore
Chancellor of The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist and St Patrick’s Rock, Cashel
Precentor of The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Trinity (Christchurch), Waterford
Prebendary of Kilmanagh on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory)
Prebendary of Aghold on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Diocesan Director of Ordinands 2010
Tel: (086) 733 8361
Email: pauldraper64@gmail.com
Dean of Ossory
The Very Reverend Stephen Farrell
Ordination Year: 2008
Incumbent/ Rector 2022 Kilkenny Union (Ossory)
Dean of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny
Prebendary of Mommohenock (2024) The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick
Prebendary of Kilrush and Toome on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Edan, Ferns
Precentor and Prebendary of Ullard on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Diocesan Registrar
Email: dean@stcanicescathedral.com
Finlay, The Reverend Janet
Ordination Year: 2019 (OLM)
Assistant Priest: 2019 Portlaoise Union with Ballyfin
Certificate in Theology Liaison Office
Email: janetpfinlay@gmail.com
The Reverend Canon Victor Fitzpatrick
Ordination Year: 2003
Incumbent/ Rector: 2018 Clonenagh Group (Ossory)
Prebendary of Killamery on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny
(Ossory)
Tel: (057) 8732146
Fitzpatrick, The Reverend Paul
Ordination Year: 1983
Incumbent/ Rector: 2023 Carlow and Killeshin Group (Leighlin)
Tel: (059) 913 2565
Tel: (086) 411 3989
Email: paulfitz1000@hotmail.com
The Reverend Daniel Fleming
Ordination Year: 2023
Curate (2024): Waterford Union (Waterford)
Email: revdanielfleming@gmail.com
Halford, The Reverend Canon Nicola
Ordination Year: 2011
Incumbent/ Rector: 2016 Enniscorthy Union (Ferns)
Chancellor of The Cathedral Church of St Edan Ferns
Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands
Email: revnicolahalford@gmail.com
Dean of Leighlin
The Very Reverend Máirt Hanley
Ordination Year: 2003
Incumbent/ Rector: 2024 Leighlin and Dunleckney Group (Leighlin)
Dean of The Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Prebendary of Tascoffin on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory)
Email: dean@leighlin.anglican.org
Harvey, The Reverend Canon Patrick
Ordination Year: 1985
Incumbent/Rector (1991): Abbeyleix & Killermogh Union (Leighlin)
Prebendary of Stagonil-CFO (2013)-The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick.
Treasurer of The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist and St Patrick’s Rock, Cashel
Chancellor of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory) andThe Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Prebendary of Clone and Crosspatrick on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Edan, Ferns
Diocesan Board of Religious Education Honorary Secretary
Email: patrickharveyone@gmail.com
The Archdeacon of Ossory and Leighlin
The Venerable Mark Hayden
Ordination Year: 1992
Incumbent/ Rector: 2001 Gorey Group (Ferns)
Archdeacon of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory) and The Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Precentor of The Cathedral Church of St Edan Ferns
Email: gorey@ferns.anglican.org
Dean of Waterford
The Very Reverend Bruce Hayes
Ordination Year: 2001
Incumbent/ Rector: 2022 Waterford Union (Waterford)
Dean of The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Trinity (Christchurch), Waterford
Precentor of The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist and St Patrick’s Rock, Cashel, The Cathedral Church of St Carthage, Lismore
Prebendary of Clonemery on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory)
Prebendary of Tullowmagimna on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Diocesan Glebe and Property Secretary (South)
Email: brucejohnhayes@gmail.com
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James, The Reverend Ger
Ordination Year: 2020 (OLM)
Assistant Priest: Carlow and Killeshin Group (Leighlin)
Diocesan Youth Officer 2024
Email: ger.james9@gmail.com
Jones, The Reverend Robert
Ordination Year: 1979
Assistant Priest: Ardamine Group (Ferns)
Karlsson, The Reverend Maria
Ordination Year:
Incumbent/Rector (2026): Tullow Group of Parishes
McCausland, The Reverend Canon Norman
Ordination Year: 1989
Incumbent/ Rector: 2022 Wexford and Kilscoran Union (Ferns)
Treasurer of The Cathedral Church of St Edan Ferns
Missions To Seafarers Rosslare/Wexford Part-time Honorary Chaplain
Email:normanmcc_is@hotmail.com
Dean of Cashel
The Very Reverend James Mulhall
Ordination Year: 1987
Incumbent/ Rector: 2022 Cashel Union (Cashel)
Dean of The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist and St Patrick’s Rock, Cashel
Chancellor of The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Trinity (Christchurch) Waterford, The Cathedral Church of St Carthage, Lismore
Prebendary of Mayne on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory)
Prebendary of Tecolme on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Laserian, Leighlin
Honorary Secretary of The Diocesan Board of Education for Cashel, Waterford, & Lismore
Email: thedeanofcashel@gmail.com
Nortje, The Reverend Bronwyn
Ordination Year: 2016
Chaplain of Kilkenny College 2024
Assistant Priest: 2024 Leighlin and Dunleckney Group
O’Meara, The Reverend Mike
Ordination Year: 2020 (OLM)
Assistant Priest: 2020 Clonmel Union (Lismore)
Email: mikeomeara48@yahoo.ie
O’Raw, The Reverend Neal
Ordination Year: 2002
Assistant Priest: 2025 Kells Union (Ossory)
Email: revdoraw@gmail.com
Oxley, The Reverend Canon Helen
Ordination Year: 2011 (NSM)
Prebendary of Blackrath on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Canice, Kilkenny (Ossory)
Warden of Diocesan Readers
Email: revheleno@gmail.com
Pender, The Reverend Andrew
Ordination Year: 2024 (OLM)
Assistant Priest: 2024 Baltinglass Group (Leighlin)
Email: apjpap@gmail.com
The Archdeacon of Cashel, Ferns, Waterford and Lismore
The Venerable Alec Purser
Ordination Year: 2010
Incumbent/ Rector: 2014 Stradbally Union
Priest in Charge: 2014 Portlaoise Union with Ballyfin
Archdeacon of The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist and St Patrick’s Rock Cashel, The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Trinity (Christchurch) Waterford, The Cathedral Church of St Carthage Lismore, The Cathedral Church of St Edan Ferns
Adult Safeguarding Panel Contact
Email: alecpurser@gmail.com
Sargent, The Reverend Canon Trevor
Ordination Year: 2017
Incumbent/ Rector: 2021 Bunclody Union (Ferns)
Prebendary of Kilrane and Taghmon on the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Edan, Ferns
Seymour- Whitley, The Reverend Richard
Ordination Year: 1985
Incumbent/ Rector: 2015 Rathdowney Union (Ossory)
Email: richardsw1940@gmail.com
Wakely, The Reverend Edna
Ordination Year: 2012
Incumbent/ Rector: 2020 Castlecomer Union (Ossory)
Email: wakelyedna@gmail.com