The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, will travel to Cork on Saturday 13th June 2026 to ordain two new priests for ministry in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. The Ordination Service will take place in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, and will commence at 4pm.

The two candidates to be ordained are the Rev. Jean Taylor and the Rev. Alan Howe, who were ordained to the diaconate in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral last June and are currently serving in parishes across the Diocese. The Rev. Jean Taylor serves in Cobh and Glanmire Union of Parishes, while the Rev. Alan Howe serves in Bandon Union of Parishes.

As the See of Cork, Cloyne and Ross is presently vacant following the retirement of the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, Archbishop Michael Jackson will conduct the ordinations on behalf of the Church of Ireland.

Ordination to the priesthood marks a significant stage in ordained ministry, authorising priests to preside at the Holy Communion and undertake the full range of sacramental and pastoral responsibilities within the life of the Church.

Clergy, parishioners, family members and friends from across Cork, Cloyne and Ross are expected to gather for this joyful occasion. Anyone wishing to attend the service will be most welcome to do so, and all are invited to join in supporting and praying for Jean and Alan as they begin this new chapter of their ordained ministry.