17.11.2014
Canon Stephen Neill Appointed as New Rector of Celbridge and Straffan with Newcastle–Lyons
The appointment of a new Rector for Celbridge and Straffan with Newcastle–Lyons has been announced. Canon Stephen Neill is to be the new Incumbent and the institution will take place in the New Year.
Canon Neill (pictured) is 45 years of age, was born in Dublin and is married to Nicola who is in the restaurant business in the Midlands. They have one son, Aaron aged 17.
He is currently rector of the Cloughjordan and Borrisokane Group of Parishes which covers parts of North Tipperary and Offaly and also Precentor of the joint chapter of St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick and St Flannan’s Cathedral, Killaloe.
Previously he was Curate–Assistant in Monkstown, Dublin and Limerick City Parish respectively.
Canon Neill is a committed ecumenist and believes that the future of the Church is in closer bonds between Christians of all traditions and a greater openness to discovering where God is at work beyond the walls of our churches.
He is a very keen reader and also enjoys writing on a regular basis. He is a regular columnist with the Church of Ireland Gazette and additionally contributes occasional opinion pieces to local and national newspapers.
He loves travel and photography and rarely goes anywhere without the camera in the car.