The Reverend Canon Bob Gray has been appointed as Archdeacon of Cashel, Ferns , Waterford and Lismore in succession to the Venerable Chris Long who retires at the end of July.
Mr Gray is currently rector of the Ardamine, Kilnamanagh and Monamolin Group of parishes.
His installation as Archdeacon of Ferns is scheduled for Sunday 6th September in St Edan’s Cathedral at 4.00 pm in the context of Evensong.
The Reverend Nigel Kirkpatrick has accepted the invitation to preach.
Mark Hayden will be installed as Chancellor and Arthur Minion as Treasurer at the same service on that day.
All are welcome to robe, choir dress.