I started university a firm atheist, convinced all that I needed to know in life could be found in science. Unexpectedly, my studies led me to rethink my atheism and by the time I completed my degree I believed that there was a creator God. At this time, I did not have a personal faith or see the need to explore one. However, two years later whilst studying graduate medicine I was invited to an Alpha Course at Holy Trinity Brompton (the home of Alpha).
In Matthew 5:16 it says, “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” and my Alpha small group leaders and helpers shone with the love and joy of God. I may not have had all my questions about Christianity answered, but I wanted to know the love of God and the gift of His joy for myself. So, on the Holy Spirit weekend away, I prayed, repented, and committed my life to Christ Jesus my Lord and saviour.
My faith has been truly transformational, affecting every aspect of my life and I hope my character. I have been truly blessed by those who have discipled and encouraged me in my faith.
I finished medical school and specialised in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine, working for the NHS for almost 9 years. Then I took a career break to explore a call to full-time ordained ministry and confirmed that was God’s call on my life.
Originally from Tipperary, I lived all my adult life in the southeast of England either in or close to London. I trained for ordination at St Mellitus College London, spending half my time on placement with One Church Harrow and the other half studying for a master’s in theology, ministry, and mission where my focus was on systematic theology, particularly the doctrine of the Trinity.
I served my curacy at St James Thorley, on the edge of Bishops Stortford (near Stansted airport) in the Diocese of St Alban’s in England. My curacy was an amazing blessing, full of joy and opportunities to equip me for my future ministry.
God has clearly called me to Northern Ireland, speaking through people in Chile, England, and Ireland and from Anglican, Pentecostal, and Catholic churches. I am excited to see what God’s vision and mission is for this next season in the life of the grouped parishes of Kilmore and Inch. My passions are evangelism, discipleship, and developing leaders and I look forward to how these will be used in Kilmore and Inch.
I am expectant that He who has called is faithful and has great things in store for us as we grow and work together for God’s glory.