12.03.2019
The Revd Andrew McCroskery Appointed to Cathedral Chapter
The Revd Andrew McCroskery has been appointed to the 12th canonry of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. The Vicar of St Bartholomew’s, Clyde Road, Dublin 4, has been appointed by the Archbishop in succession to Canon Fred Appelbe who retired at the end of February.
Announcing the appointment, Archbishop Michael Jackson wished Andrew well in his new role. “Andrew has served St Bartholomew’s assiduously for more than a decade. He has pioneered substantial and significant restoration work in regard to the fabric of the church and has kept worship going throughout this time. St Bartholomew’s has a unique place in the life of Dublin and Glendalough Dioceses. Andrew’s commitment to spirituality as a pathway to God along with his attention to liturgy endear him to many. I wish him well as he joins the Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral,” he said.
The appointment has been welcomed by Dean Dermot Dunne. He said: “I am very happy with the appointment of Fr Andrew McCroskery to the 12th canonry. Andrew brings a lot of experience to the cathedral chapter. He is a dedicated priest whose ministry is supported by a deep personal life of prayer and spirituality. I welcome his presence among us and I look forward to working with him in the future. I wish him every blessing in his new ministry”.
Andrew was ordained a Curate to St Mark’s in Newtownards in 1999. In 2002 he was appointed Dean’s Vicar of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork and became Rector of St Mary’s Union in Youghal in 2004 before coming to St Bartholomew’s in 2008. He was appointed Rural Dean of St Ann’s Deanery in 2014.
He said he was looking forward to his new role. “I am delighted to be appointed by the Archbishop to be a Canon of Christ Church Cathedral and I look forward to entering this new role and getting to know the cathedral community and its life and worship,” he said.
Andrew’s installation will take place during Choral Evensong on Sunday March 31 at 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the cathedral crypt.