Two new Church of Ireland deacons

Two new deacons have been ordained in the Church of Ireland Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Jean Taylor and Alan Howe were ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Paul Colton at St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork recently. Jean will serve in Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes, and Alan will serve in Bandon Union of Parishes. Jean and Alan were both presented for ordination by their sponsors, two lay and ordained members of their respective parishes. Parishioners, family and friends from all over the diocese, as well as diocesan readers and clergy came to the cathedral to support the two ordinands on this special day.

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton presided at the liturgy and Canon Elaine Murray preached. The Choristers and Lay Vicars Choral of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir sung under their Director of Music, Peter Stobart, and the Assistant Director of Music, Matthew Breen played the organ.

Another ordination service will take place on Sunday 31 August, when the Rev. Eoghan Healy and the Rev. Andrew Coleman will be ordained to the priesthood in St Fin Barre's Cathedral.