20.03.2016
The Revd Anthony Kelly Appointed Rector of the Holmpatrick Group of Parishes
The Revd Anthony Kelly has been appointed Rector of the Holmpatrick Group of Parishes in the Diocese of Dublin. Anthony (pictured) has been Bishop’s Curate in the group, which comprises Holmpatrick, Skerries and Kenure, Rush with St George’s Balbriggan, since the Feast of St Brigid, February 1, 2012.
Since his arrival four years ago, the long–term aim of the parishes was to regain incumbency status. To this end parishioners worked towards a parish Vision Day in October 2013, where they collectively articulated a future vision for their parishes. Together they set about implementing that vision, which they hoped would lead to a renewal and a revitalisation of parish life and chart a path into the future, always having consideration for the call of Jesus to build the Kingdom of God on earth.
“It is great news for all our parishioners to hear that the incumbency status of the Holmpatrick Group of Parishes has been restored. Their collaborative work has indeed born fruit, as we have endeavoured to move away from a priest–centred model of church to an every–member model of ministry,” Anthony commented following the announcement of his appointment this morning (Sunday March 20).
“I too am delighted and humbled to be appointed Rector. Together we look forward to a bright and grace–filled future as part of ‘qahal Yahweh’ – the assembly of God, as the Hebrew scriptures referred to the gathered people of God in the Old Testament,” he added.