Licensing and Commissioning of the Rev. Jean Carney for Moviddy Union and Hospital Chaplaincy

Posted on April 2, 2024 by mediaccr

On Thursday, 21st March 2024, the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, licensed and commissioned the Rev. Jean Carney to serve as Bishop’s Curate in Moviddy Union of Parishes and as Assistant Healthcare Chaplain.

After the service, from l.-r.: the Rev. Meghan Farr, acting Rural Dean, John Jermyn, Diocesan Registrar, the Rev, Jean Carney, the Ven. Andrew Orr, Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Rev. Anne Skuse, Bishop’s Domestic Chaplain, the Rev. Dr Canon Daniel Nuzum, Healthcare Chaplain, the Rev. Dr William Olhausen, priest-in-charge of Douglas Union of Parishes.

The small church of Saint Mark, Kilbonane in Aherla was full to capacity for the Service at which the Bishop presided.  Jean was supported by friends and colleagues from throughout the Diocese and beyond and the service was live-streamed for her family in Canada and France. Cork University Hospital was represented by the Chaplain, the Rev. Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum, and Fr Kieran O’Driscoll.

The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr William Olhausen, rector of Douglas Union with Frankfield, where Jean served most recently as curate-assistant.  After the service, the Bishop spoke words of welcome, and the Rev. Canon Dr Nuzum spoke on behalf of the Hospital Chaplaincy, mentioning the privilege to serve people at particular times of vulnerability as they deal with illness and recovery and assured Jean of a warm welcome. Victor Chambers welcomed Jean on behalf of the parish. Afterwards everyone enjoyed the parish hospitality at Cloughduv GAA Club nearby.

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