Knocklyon Parish
Knocklyon Parish
Fr. Michael is a native of Belfast and is no stranger to parish ministry, having served as parish priest in the Carmelite-run parish of Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny in the 1980s and in Whitefriar Street in the 1990s. He joined the Order at the same time as Fr Jimmy and for many years they laboured together in Carmelite College, Moate. He was a member of the Terenure College community up to the time of his appointment here in 2006. A man of considerable pastoral ability and many gifts, Fr Michael has engaged fully with all the activities of the parish and liaises with several groups. He is also blessed with a ‘green thumb’ and is responsible for the colourful flower beds in and around the presbytery and church.
Fr. Martin Paravookaran is originally from Kerala in India. The eldest of three, he was ordained in 2005. Having moved to Ireland in 2008, he spent two years in Beaumont and then joined the Carmelite community here in Knocklyon in 2010. He is currently studying for a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Leadership at All Hallows College, Drumcondra. This involves academic work and also a pastoral placement focused on reaching out to families in the parish.
In his spare time, Fr. Martin enjoys watching cricket and is now trying his hand at badminton.
For all queries, bookings, certificates, etc., The Parish Office in the Presbytery is open Mon – Thurs from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm; Fri 9.30 am – 3.00 pm.
Tel: (01) 494 1204
Carmelite Presbytery, Idrone Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin, 16
Email the Parish Office/Presbytery: knocklyonparish@gmail.com
If you are visiting Knocklyon Parish for any reason, click here to view a map of the area.
The Manager Lynda Bradshaw-Dunn supported by staff, local Volunteers and a Management Committee who all work tirelessly to ensure that the Pastoral Centre will be a pleasant, friendly place, and efficiently run.
Contact Us
Email: ionaknocklyon@gmail.com
Tel: 01 494 3712
Mobile: 085 870 9731
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