Bishop Wm Crean appoints two priests, Fr. Neilius O’Donnell P.E. Rathcormac and Fr. Patrick Linehan P.P. Cloyne to the Diocesan Chapter.
At a recent meeting of the Cloyne Diocesan Chapter on St. Colman’s Day 2024, Bishop Crean announced the appointments of Fr. Neilius O’Donnell P.E Rathcormac as Archdeacon and Fr. Patrick Linehan P.P. Cloyne as an Honorary member.
Fr. Neilius O’Donnell a native of Castlelyons was ordained priest in 1961 for service in the Diocese of Cloyne. While he served briefly in Wales for the first three years of his ministry since 1964 he has served with distinction as Chaplain, Diocesan Inspector, Curate and Parish Priest from which he retired in 2014. In retirement he has continued to serve with great generosity in several parishes when required.
His appointment as Archdeacon is recognition of his contribution over all the years along with his current pastoral involvement in his ‘Retirement’.
Fr. Patrick Linehan P.P. Cloyne, serves as parish priest of the quintessential home of the Diocese. By tradition and practice the holder of that Office is an Honorary member of the Chapter.
We pray Gods continued blessing on their ministry.
P.S. The office of Archdeacon of the Diocesan Chapter assists the Bishop in his office as overseer and shepherd.
+ William Crean
Bishop of Cloyne
