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From Pulpits to Patients
Archdeacon David Pierpoint joins the Mater as the new
Church of Ireland Chaplain
David Pierpoint has ministered in all aspects of church life. From
Diocesan Lay Reader, Auxiliary Priest (NSM), Curate, Vicar, Canon and
now Archdeacon. Prior to entering the ministry, he worked in the business
world as a bank official.
Ordained in 1986 he was appointed Archdeacon in 2004 and holds a
Master’s degree in management and leadership.
The Archdeacon of Dublin, by virtue of his office, is ex officio on many
committees and boards and David has been elected to serve on numerous committees in the diocese
of Dublin and Central Church. He also sits on the board of the St Patrick’s Cathedral as Canon
Treasurer.
He represents the Church of Ireland locally and nationally and has represented the Archbishop on
many public occasions. He currently serves on the board of the Rotunda Hospital and was Chaplain
at St James’s Hospital from 1992 to 2019. He is also Church of Ireland Chaplain to An Garda
Siochana, a position he has held since 1998.
In his spare time, David enjoys playing golf, painting, photography and walking his dogs. He is
married to Denise (a recently retired nurse working in the Care of the Older Person, Outpatients)
and they have four grown up daughters, Nicola (married to Daniel), Karen (married to Pablo),
Amanda (married to Brian) and Rachel. He also has five grandchildren.
David brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Church of Ireland Chaplain at the hospital and
looks forward to treating both patients and staff with the utmost care and respect.
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