DIOCESEDiocesan Team
Here you’ll find the key people in our diocese and how to reach them. Whether you’re a member of a parish, seeking information, or wishing to connect, start here for names and contact details.
The Diocesan Office address is:
The Palace Coach House
Church Lane
Kilkenny, R95 A032
Diocesan Secretary & Bishop’s Secretary
Ms Elizabeth Keyes
Tel: +353 56 7761910
Email: palacecoachhouse@gmail.com
Office opening times: Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Assistant Diocesan Secretary (Finance)
Ms Rita Cammaer & Ms Alison Galloway
Tel: +353 56 7761910
Email: cfo.asec@gmail.com
Safeguarding and Education Administrator
Ms Brigid Barrett
Tel: +353 56 7761910
Safeguarding email: safeguardingcfo@gmail.com
Education email: educationcfod@gmail.com
Safeguarding Officer
Mr John O’Sullivan
Tel: (056) 776 1910
CRA Administrator
Ms Joan Jackson
Email: cracfo8@gmail.com
Diocesan Digital Media Officer
Mr Shane Reynolds
Email: cfodco2023@gmail.com
Diocesan Magazine Editor
Ms Margaret Hawkins
Email: cfomageditor@gmail.com
Diocesan Treasurer
Mr Leslie Moynan
Tel: +353 56 7761910
Diocesan Chancellor
Mr Charles Galloway
Diocesan Registrar
The Very Reverend Stephen Farrell
Email: dean@stcanicescathedral.com
Assistant Registrar: Mr Sean Rafter BL
DIOCESEDiocesan Representatives
Archdeacon of the Diocese of Ossory & Leighlin
The Venerable Mark Hayden
Email: gorey@ferns.anglican.org
Archdeacon of the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns, Waterford and Lismore
The Venerable Alec Purser
Email: alecpurser@gmail.com
Directors of Ordinands
The Very Revd Paul Draper (Lismore)
Email: pauldraper64@gmail.com
The Revd Canon Nicola Halford (Enniscorthy)
Email: revnicolahalford@gmail.com
Certificate In Christian Studies Liason Officer
Reverend Janet Finlay
Email: janetpfinlay@gmail.com
Warden Of Readers
Reverend Canon Helen Oxley
Email: revheleno@gmail.com
Bishops’ Appeal – Diocesan Representatives
Ms Gillian Purser and Ms Valerie Power
Email: bishopsappeal@ireland.anglican.org
Children and Families Ministry CFO – Diocesan Representative
Ms Carolyn Good
Email: candfcfo@gmail.com
Diocesan Youth Officer
The Revd Ger James
Email: dyocfo24@gmail.com
GFS – Diocesan President and Secretary
Ms Hilda Bailey
Email: hildabaileygfs@gmail.com
Mothers’ Union – Diocesan President
Ms Linda Ward
Email:cfomothersunion.dp@gmail.com
Mothers’ Union – Diocesan Chaplain
Revd Ger James dyocfo24@gmail.com
Chaplain to Kilkenny College
Ms Bronwyn Nortje
Email: bronwynnortje@kilkennycollege.ie
Related Church Bodies & Organisations
Here you’ll find a selection of links to organisations and institutions connected to the life of the Church of Ireland – both locally within the Diocese of Cashel, Ferns & Ossory, and nationally.
These include:
- Ministry and education partners
- Youth and outreach organisations
- Spiritual resources and publications
- Sister dioceses and church networks
Whether you’re seeking support, community, or information about church-related activities, these links are a helpful starting point.
