14.04.2026
New Role Will Support Parish Readers in Their Service
The Archbishop of Dublin has appointed the Revd Natasha Quinn–Thomas as Warden of Parish Readers. Natasha will work alongside the Joint Wardens of Readers, Canon Prof Anne Lodge and the Revd Conor O’Reilly, to support and develop the network of Parish Readers throughout the United Dioceses.
Natasha is Rector of Delgany in the Diocese of Glendalough.
Making the announcement, Archbishop Michael Jackson thanked Natasha for her willingness to serve and outlined the new role.
“The work of Parish Readers and of Diocesan Readers is a distinct and different commitment and opportunity to serve,” he explained. “As part of our development of support for Readers generally I have decided to create a new role specifically to do with Parish Readers and Natasha has kindly agreed to undertake this.
“Natasha will work with the two Diocesan Wardens of Readers to ensure the complementary character of both types of Readership throughout our dioceses. Much of her work in the first instance will be one of being alongside Parish Readers whose service we all value hugely,” he added.
Natasha said she was looking forward to working with Parish Readers.
“I am truly delighted to be taking on the role of Warden of Parish Readers for the dioceses. Throughout my own ministry, I have seen at first hand the faithful, generous, and often quietly transformative contribution that Parish Readers make to the life of our parishes and communities,” she commented. “I have a particular interest supporting Lay Ministry and have previously conducted research exploring how team ministries (both Clergy and Lay Ministers) can benefit parishes in Ireland.”
She added: “I am especially looking forward to getting to know Parish Readers across Dublin and Glendalough, hearing their stories, and supporting them as they continue to grow in confidence and vocation. It is a privilege to serve alongside people who give so much of themselves in service of the Gospel, and I hope to encourage and affirm that ministry through both practical and pastoral support”.