National Seminar 2024
Was hosted at Our Lady's Nativity, Leixlip, Kildare
on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th September
on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th September
Speakers
Bishop Paul Dempsey – Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin
Bishop Paul was born in Carlow in 1971. He was ordained priest in 1997 for service in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. He served as curate in the parishes of Clane, Kildare Town and Naas. In 2014 he was appointed parish priest of Newbridge. On the 27th January 2020, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Paul as Bishop of Achonry Diocese in the West of Ireland, covering parts of Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo. With the reconfiguration of Dioceses in the West, Bishop Paul was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin on the 10th of April, 2024.
Ann and Peter Armstrong
(Cell Experience Northern Ireland)
Ann and Peter have been involved in the Cell Community in Coleraine parish for many years. Peter will share his unique Faith story and Ann will share how parish cells have impacted her faith life.
Canon Michael Hurley
Canon Michael grew up in Bantry, Co. Cork. He has had seven very varied appointments as a priest in the Archdiocese of Dublin. He has been a regular speaker at Cell Seminars at national and international level. To quote Canon Michael:
“I know the difference God makes and am committed to people knowing His love for them. While I was parish priest in Leixlip (2002 -2011), many small communities formed among families and friends”
Fr. Gregory O’Brien – Leixlip & Confey Parishes
Fr. Gregory is from Marino and was ordained in Fairview in 1987. As a curate he served in such diverse parishes as Blanchardstown, Luton England, and Meadowbrook in Ballinteer. His first appointment as P.P. was Cabra followed by Willington and he currently serves as P.P. in the combined parishes of Leixlip and Confey. To quote Fr. Gregory “I find the priesthood, even in the present trying circumstances, a most fulfilling and beautiful life.”
Bishop Paul was born in Carlow in 1971. He was ordained priest in 1997 for service in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. He served as curate in the parishes of Clane, Kildare Town and Naas. In 2014 he was appointed parish priest of Newbridge. On the 27th January 2020, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Paul as Bishop of Achonry Diocese in the West of Ireland, covering parts of Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo. With the reconfiguration of Dioceses in the West, Bishop Paul was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin on the 10th of April, 2024.
Ann and Peter Armstrong
(Cell Experience Northern Ireland)
Ann and Peter have been involved in the Cell Community in Coleraine parish for many years. Peter will share his unique Faith story and Ann will share how parish cells have impacted her faith life.
Canon Michael Hurley
Canon Michael grew up in Bantry, Co. Cork. He has had seven very varied appointments as a priest in the Archdiocese of Dublin. He has been a regular speaker at Cell Seminars at national and international level. To quote Canon Michael:
“I know the difference God makes and am committed to people knowing His love for them. While I was parish priest in Leixlip (2002 -2011), many small communities formed among families and friends”
Fr. Gregory O’Brien – Leixlip & Confey Parishes
Fr. Gregory is from Marino and was ordained in Fairview in 1987. As a curate he served in such diverse parishes as Blanchardstown, Luton England, and Meadowbrook in Ballinteer. His first appointment as P.P. was Cabra followed by Willington and he currently serves as P.P. in the combined parishes of Leixlip and Confey. To quote Fr. Gregory “I find the priesthood, even in the present trying circumstances, a most fulfilling and beautiful life.”