05.10.2022
Dublin and Glendalough Diocesan Secretary announces retirement
Tributes were paid to Dublin and Glendalough’s Diocesan Secretary, Sylvia Heggie, at last night’s diocesan synod following the announcement of her retirement. Sylvia has announced her intention to retire at the end of this year having worked for the dioceses for 17 years, first as assistant Diocesan Secretary and, since 2011, as Diocesan Secretary.
In his Presidential Address, Archbishop Michael Jackson thanked Sylvia for everything she has done for the dioceses and said she would be deeply missed.
“The debt that we owe to Sylvia is incalculable,” he stated. “On my own behalf, I want to say how effective and how professional I have found Sylvia to be throughout my time of association with Dublin and Glendalough. Sylvia’s ethic has been and remains: What can I do to help? It is nothing short of incredible to recognize that Sylvia has done everything she has done through a half–time post. Sylvia has never refused to do everything she can to help those in need of advice and guidance and encouragement. To say that we shall miss Sylvia is the understatement of this synod.”
Member of Diocesan Councils, Robert Neill, presented the report of Councils to Synod and also paid tribute to Sylvia for her service to the dioceses. “She has quietly and efficiently administered the dioceses and responded to all our requests with patience and grace. She will be retiring at the end of this year and we wish her every happiness in the years to come,” he said.