Diocesan News
New Chaplain for Dublin City University
Philip McKinley has been appointed Chaplain in the Church of Ireland tradition by Dublin City University (DCU). While Philip will be primarily based in the University’s Inter–Faith Centre in Glasnevin, the appointment comes against the backdrop of a major incorporation of St Patrick’s College Drumcondra, Mater Dei Institute of Education and the Church of Ireland College of Education into DCU.
Philip (pictured) comes to the post having previously worked for the Hard Gospel Project, the Irish Council of Churches and Blanchardstown Methodist Church. He is also founder of the inter–cultural Discovery Gospel Choir, based in St George and St Thomas’ Church in Cathal Brugha Street.
Commenting on the appointment, President of DCU, Professor Brian MacCraith said, ‘Philip comes to this important role with a wide variety of experiences and skills which will enrich the inter–cultural and inter–faith dynamic of DCU. His appointment is also an important development within the context of DCU’s linkage with the Church of Ireland College of Education’.
Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Most Rev Dr Michael Jackson added, ‘I welcome this appointment and congratulate Philip on a position where I have every confidence he will flourish.
‘Philip is best known to us for his commitment to social inclusion, the addressing of human deprivation, international racial harmony and inter–faith dialogue. He is also a person of faith, prayer and service. I wish Philip and DCU all that is best in their new partnership.’
A Service to commission Philip as Chaplain, will take place on Monday 30th November, at 7.30pm in the Inter–Faith Centre, Glasnevin Campus, Dublin City University.
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