West Cork man takes next step to be a Permanent Deacon
Kinsale parish hosts a special liturgy on Sunday 22nd when a parishioner in our diocese takes the next step towards being ordained a Permanent Deacon.
Paul Ryan, a native of Co Clare, lives in Timoleague Parish and was accepted three years ago as a candidate for the Permanent Diaconate. Since then he has been participating in formal formation and personal prayer and reflection. He has also been experiencing parish life in Kinsale Parish.
On Sunday, he will be instituted as a Lector by Bishop Fintan Gavin during 12 noon Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, Kinsale.
This next step on his path to ordination means Paul will be mandated to proclaim God’s Word and, through his reflection on the Word of God, prepares himself further for answering the call to service in our diocese as a Permanent Deacon.
The Word of God serves as a means to come to know God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ even more and, through the Holy Spirit, helps us to deepen our relationship with him.
Bishop Fintan Gavin has asked that people across the diocese pray for Paul on Sunday as Paul also asks for God’s blessing and help.
Paul Ryan, his wife Bríd, their daughter Anne and son Tomás, with Bishop Fintan Gavin in May 2024. (Pic. Mariana Wirsam)
