THE REVD OLIVE HENDERSON APPOINTED RECTOR OF RATHDRUM

It was announced today that the Revd Olive Henderson has been appointed Rector of Rathdrum and Derralossory with Glenealy Union of Parishes (which include the parishes of St Saviour’s, Rathdrum, St John’s Parish Church, Laragh and Glenealy Parish Church). She has been working in Rathdrum Union since 2001, first as a Non- Stipendiary Minister, and since 2004 under the supervision of the Archdeacon of Glendalough as a curate in the parish.

Olive was educated at the Church of Ireland Theological College and was ordained a Deacon in 1997 and a Priest in 1998. Prior to working in Rathdrum she served as an Auxiliary Minister in Tallaght Parish from 1997 to 1999 and as a Priest in Charge of Moviddy Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Cork from 1999 to 2001. She is married to Ernest and they have seven adult children and six grandchildren. Prior to her marriage she worked as a Pediatric nurse.

Commenting on her appointment, Olive said “I am delighted with the appointment. I have enjoyed being in the parish for the last six years and have great friends there and in the wider community, and I am greatly looking forward to serving them as their Rector.”

A date has not yet been set for the institution.

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