Parishes of Blessington & Valleymount
Valleymount · Lacken · Manor Kilbride · Crosschapel · Blessington
Your Parish
Team
Clergy
Our clergy serve the parish community through the celebration of the Sacraments, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership. They are dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel, supporting families and individuals in times of joy and sorrow, and guiding our parish in faith, prayer, and service.
Fr Gerry Kane, Parish Priest
Fr Paraic Mc Dermott, Curate
Fr Noel Campbell (Retired)
Staff
Our parish staff support the day-to-day life and administration of the parish. From managing communications to accounts and upkeep of our buildings, they work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of parish activities and services.
Carol Murphy, Parish Secretary & Centre Manager
Christine Maguire, Caretaker
Belinda Irmscher, Finance Secretary
Finance Commitee
The Finance Committee assists the Parish Priest in overseeing the financial stewardship of the parish. In accordance with diocesan guidelines, the committee helps ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of parish resources for the benefit of the whole community.
Gerry Staines, Chair
Safeguarding
Our parishes are fully committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. In line with national Church and statutory guidelines in Ireland, our Safeguarding Representatives promote a culture of care, respect, and protection, ensuring that our parish remains a safe and welcoming place for all.
Our current safeguarding representatives for the parishes are Ita Hill & Nuala Haughian.
Useful resources for Child Safeguarding:
The Diocesan Safeguarding Committee and the Child Safeguarding and Protection Service provide additional services and resources (policies and procedures, information on making complaints, news, resources, training and support) for clergy, parish staff and volunteers.
For access to these resources please click on the following link:
Pastoral Commitee
The Pastoral Committee works collaboratively with the clergy to support and develop the spiritual and pastoral life of the parish.
Through prayerful reflection and consultation, the committee helps identify the needs of the community and encourages participation in parish initiatives.
Áine Ascough (Chair)
Ita Hill (Secretary)
Fr Gerry Kane
Gerry Staines
Nuala Haughian
Muireann McGuinness
Carmel O’Neill
Catherine O’Mahoney
Gyula Nagy