Press Releases10 Nov 04

Installation of the Venerable David Pierpoint as Archdeacon of Dublin

INSTALLATION OF THE VENERABLE DAVID PIERPOINT AS ARCHDEACON OF DUBLIN

The installation of the Venerable David Pierpoint as Archdeacon of Dublin will take place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on Sunday 14 November 2004 at 3:30pm.

The Archdeacon of Dublin is the most senior member of clergy in the Diocese and is at the personal appointment of the Archbishop of Dublin the Most Rev Dr John Neill. It is traditionally a high profile position and many of the previous incumbents have spoken out on various issues and challenges facing the city and the country.

Canon Pierpoint has been the Vicar of the Christ Church Cathedral Group of Parishes since 1995. In that role he has served as Church of Ireland Chaplain to several hospitals including St James?s, St Brichin?s Military Hospital and St Brendan?s Hospital, Grangegorman. He is particularly interested in the Health Service and the Development of Dublin?s Inner City and has been active in efforts to build a worship centre in Dublin?s Docklands. He is married to Denise and they have four daughters, Nicola, Karen, Amanda and Rachel.

Canon Pierpoint succeeds the Venerable Gordon Linney who held the position since 1988.