27.09.2020
Revd Sean Hanily appointed rector of Rathmichael
The Revd Sean Hanily has been appointed as the new Rector of Rathmichael Parish in the Diocese of Dublin. The announcement was made in the parishes this morning (Sunday September 27). He will begin his ministry in Rathmichael in November.
The Revd Sean Hanily grew up in Roscommon and studied music at Trinity College Dublin, where he was also a choral scholar in the Chapel Choir. After leaving TCD he worked at St Patrick’s Cathedral for a number of years before beginning his training for ordination in 2015. He served his deacon year in Rathfarnham Parish and has been curate of Drumragh with Mountfield (Omagh) in the Diocese of Derry since 2018.
He is married to Cherith and they have a one–year old son, Marcus. Sean enjoys music, reading and being outdoors.
Speaking on his appointment to Rathmichael Parish, Sean said: “Cherith, Marcus and myself are very much looking forward to our arrival in Rathmichael Parish. It’s a part of the world we know well, and we look forward to serving God’s people there. I would ask for the prayers of our future parishioners in the next few weeks as we prepare to move from Omagh. The people of Rathmichael are in our prayers and we look forward to meeting them all soon”.
Sean succeeds Canon Fred Appelbe who retired last year.