Clergy & Staff

The Very Revd Dr William Morton

Dean

Initially a journalist, the Dean attended Trinity College, Dublin, and was ordained in 1988. Following a curacy in Limavady he was appointed rector of Letterkenny, and later Dean of Derry prior to being elected by the Cathedral Chapter as Dean of Saint Patrick’s in 2016. He holds two doctorates and has broad experience of cathedral liturgy and music.

The Revd Canon Charles Mullen

Dean’s Vicar

Ordained in 1992, Canon Mullen was appointed Dean’s Vicar in 2000 following a curacy and an incumbency. He was elected to the Cathedral Chapter in 2008. His responsibilities include the ordering of the Cathedral’s worship, and arranging commemorations with national organisations. He sings daily services with the Cathedral choir and is chaplain to the Choir School.

Mr Gavan Woods

Administrator (CEO)

Gavan has a long background working in Ireland’s built heritage, first with visitor services in the Office of Public Works and subsequently as part of the team at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Administrator since 2010 he is responsible for the financial affairs of Saint Patrick’s to the Board and leads the lay staff.

Mr Louis Parminter

Cathedral Manager & Dean’s Verger

Louis has been involved in Saint Patrick’s for most of his life. Having been a boy chorister here and a pupil of the Cathedral schools he was appointed Dean’s Verger in 1993 while still attending the Cathedral Grammar School, a role he still holds today. Following on a diverse career path in both the public and private sectors, Louis was appointed Assistant Supervisor in Saint Patrick’s in 2000, and Cathedral Manager in 2010. Louis is responsible for the day to day activities in the Cathedral including visitor care, staff supervision, event management and maintenance of the building.

Mr Ken Hartnett

Assistant Cathedral Manager & Safety Officer

Ken joined the Cathedral team in 2015 and responsible for overseeing all elements of the Cathedral’s health and safety policy as well as managing the day to day running of the building

Ms Kelley Bermingham

Community Officer & Safeguarding DLP

Ms Kryzel Bonifacio

Education Officer

Kryzel first joined the Cathedral team in 2022 and has worked in a number of departments including Events, Welcome Desk, and Education. She was appointed Education Officer in 2025, and now leads the Education Department in facilitating opportunities for visitors, students, staff, and volunteers alike to learn more about the history and heritage of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. As part of her role, she also acts as the Volunteer Coordinator and as the Chair of the Interpretation Committee.

Kryzel holds a BA in Anthropology (honours) from Vassar College and an MSc in World Heritage Management and Conservation (first-class honours) from University College Dublin.

Email: education@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Mr Ed Coleman

Marketing Manager

Ed joined the Cathedral staff in 2023 and is responsible for the Cathedral’s marketing and events. He has had a career in Marketing, Events and Operations spanning 17 years and has worked in industries such as Tourism, Film Exhibition and Environmental Education.

Email: marketing@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Mr Stuart Nicholson

Master of the Music

Stuart studied at the Royal College of Music with John Birch, during which time he was awarded scholarships at the Temple Church, St. Bride’s Church, Fleet Street and St. Paul’s Cathedral; he became an Associate of the Royal College of Music in organ performance with honours and graduated with a first class honours in July 1997. He then toured the USA and Europe whilst serving as Acting Assistant Organist with the mixed choir of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Email: music@stpatrickscathedral.ie

Mr David Leigh

Organist & Director of the Girls’ Choir

David Leigh is the Assistant Organist and Director of the Cathedral Girl Choristers at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin. He also pursues a busy freelance career as conductor, orchestral keyboard player and organist, and is musical director of chamber choir The Gaudete Singers and of the University of Dublin Choral Society, and chorusmaster of the Culwick Choral Society. Freelance work includes regular appearances in a wide ranging repertoire with the RTE Concert Orchestra and frequent work with other major Irish performing groups.

Ms Paula Garcia

Schools Assistant

Paula first joined Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in 2024 as an art facilitator and became part of the Education Department a few months later. Her role involves designing and leading creative workshops for children and families, highlighting the artistic and historical legacy of the Cathedral.

She holds a degree in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and has completed postgraduate studies in Women Artists and Equality in Art History at UNED. Alongside her work at the Cathedral, Paula is also a freelance visual artist and art teacher, working across various community and cultural centres in Dublin.

Email: edassist@stpatrickscathedral.ie