14.08.2018
The Revd Leonard Ruddock Appointed Canon of Christ Church Cathedral
The Revd Leonard Ruddock has been appointed 12th Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. The Rector of Blessington Union of Parishes (Diocese of Glendalough) has been appointed by the Archbishop in succession to Canon George Butler who retired in July.
Announcing the appointment, Archbishop Michael Jackson said that he was delighted that Leonard Ruddock had accepted his invitation to become a Canon of Christ Church. “Leonard has contributed significantly to the parochial, spiritual and community life of West Wicklow. He is known and loved by all in Blessington and I wish him and his family all that is best in their future contribution and service to everyone in the parish and wider community,” he stated.
Dean of Christ Church, the Very Revd Dermot Dunne, welcomed the appointment. “I am very happy with the appointment of Leonard Ruddock as the 12th canon on the cathedral Chapter. Leonard is an esteemed colleague whom I regard as a dear friend. I know that he will bring his own unique and enduring style to bear on the chapter and I very much look forward to working with him in the future as the cathedral continues in a phase of renewal and evangelism in the heart of the city of Dublin,” he stated.
Leonard Ruddock said he was honoured to be appointed a Canon. “I am delighted to be invited by the Archbishop to be a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. I look forward to working with the Cathedral community in this new role,” he commented.
Leonard began studying for the auxiliary ministry while running his retail business in Roscrea and was ordained in 1994 to serve in the Roscrea Group of Parishes (Limerick and Killaloe). He transferred to full time ministry in 2006 and served as Curate in Stillorgan and Blackrock (Dublin) from 2006 to 2008. He has been Rector of Blessington Union of Parishes since 2008 and Rural Dean of West Glendalough since 2010. He is a member of Diocesan Councils. Leonard is married to Hazel and they have a family of two, Gary and Amanda.
Leonard will be installed, along with the Revd Gary Hastings who was appointed Canon Treasurer at the end of June, on Sunday September 16 at Choral Evensong at 3.30 pm.