It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce that our Faith Development Worker, Kirsten, will be moving to a new appointment within the Archdiocese this July. Kirsten has been appointed to serve the parishes of Finglas, Finglas West and Rivermount, and will finish her ministry with our Parish Partnership in June.

For the past four years, Kirsten has worked across the Parish Partnership of Ayrfield, Donaghmede, Edenmore, Grange Park and Raheny. During that time, she has journeyed alongside so many children and families as they prepared to celebrate the Sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Her warmth, dedication and faith-filled presence have been a great support to our parish communities.

Kirsten has also helped to nurture and strengthen many lay ministries throughout the partnership, supporting and encouraging Ministers of the Word, Ministers of the Eucharist, Baptism Teams, Funeral Ministry Teams and many other parish volunteers. Through her work with the Building Hope process, she has helped us reflect on the gifts and strengths of our parishes while encouraging us to look with hope and confidence towards the future.

While we will be very sorry to see Kirsten leave our Parish Partnership, we are deeply grateful for all she has given over the past four years. We thank her for her generosity, commitment and care, and we wish her every blessing and happiness in this new chapter of ministry.

Please keep Kirsten in your prayers as she prepares to take up her new appointment, and be assured of our prayers and gratitude for all she has done among us.