In Photos: Permanent Deacon is ordained in Waterford

The historic ceremony took place on Sunday, January 25
In Photos: Permanent Deacon is ordained in Waterford

Ordination To The Permanent Diaconate Of David Cooney. Photo: John Power

History was made at the weekend as the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore joyfully marked the ordination of a new Permanent Deacon.

The historic ceremony took place on Sunday, January 25.

The ceremony took place not in the Cathedral, but in St Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, where Rev. David Cooney was ordained by Bishop Phonsie Cullinan during what was a deeply uplifting celebration.

Photos are also contained in the current print edition of the newspaper. 

Photos of other events are also available to view here on the website under the 'Archive' section and collections of nostalgic photos from our archive, titled 'Colourful Memories of Waterford' - Volumes 1 & 2, are currently available as fantastic photobooks on sale at The Book Centre, in-store or through or office on Gladstone Street.

Hard copy prints of photos are also available to buy through our office.

Attending were Cait Mc Ilsatrick and Maddy Horan. photo: John Power
Attending were Cait Mc Ilsatrick and Maddy Horan. photo: John Power

Attending were Stella McEnery, Margaret Cullen and Michael Cullen. Photo John Power
Attending were Stella McEnery, Margaret Cullen and Michael Cullen. Photo John Power

Ordination To The Permanent Diaconate Of David Cooney. Photo: John Power
Ordination To The Permanent Diaconate Of David Cooney. Photo: John Power

Attending were Colette Nugent and Mary Brown. Photo: John Power
Attending were Colette Nugent and Mary Brown. Photo: John Power

Attending were Danny Keating and Fiona Geraghty.Photo: John Power
Attending were Danny Keating and Fiona Geraghty.Photo: John Power

David Cooney with Una, Ciara, Marcia, Michael and Paraic Cooney. Photo: John Power
David Cooney with Una, Ciara, Marcia, Michael and Paraic Cooney. Photo: John Power

Attending were Seán, Maeve, Darath, Eleanor and Eoin Leane. Photo: John Power
Attending were Seán, Maeve, Darath, Eleanor and Eoin Leane. Photo: John Power

Attending were Fergus Stok, Jody Callan, Brian Hoffmann and Brian Gidfrey. Photo; John Power
Attending were Fergus Stok, Jody Callan, Brian Hoffmann and Brian Gidfrey. Photo; John Power

Attending were Geraldine and Liam Tabb and Nora Tubritt. Photo: John Power
Attending were Geraldine and Liam Tabb and Nora Tubritt. Photo: John Power

Attending were Marie Dodfrey and Mary Hoffmann. Photo: john Power
Attending were Marie Dodfrey and Mary Hoffmann. Photo: john Power

Rev, Deacon David Cooney with Bishop Of Waterford & Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan and Mons. Pat Fitzgerald. Photo: John Power
Rev, Deacon David Cooney with Bishop Of Waterford & Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan and Mons. Pat Fitzgerald. Photo: John Power

Ordination To The Permanent Diaconate Of David Cooney. Photo: John Power
Ordination To The Permanent Diaconate Of David Cooney. Photo: John Power

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