Diocesan News
Clinical Pastoral Education graduation in Northridge House Education and Research Centre, Cork
Northridge House Education and Research Centre hosted a graduation ceremony when Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Certificates were presented on Wednesday 21st March at the conclusion of its annual CPE programme. Northridge House Education and Research Centre is run by Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork.
Six students completed the programme. They came from Dublin, Waterford, Kerry and Cork. The CEO of the charity, Mr David O’Brien, together with the CEO of Cork University Hospital, Mr Tony McNamara, presented the certificates. Those in attendance included family members of the students, mentors from placement sites, lecturers and staff from St Luke’s Home, Cork.
Gratitude was expressed by the Supervisor, the Revd Bruce Pierce, for the on–going support of Saint Luke’s Charity, Cork, to Clinical Pastoral Education which is part of the charity’s Outreach Programme. Mr O’Brien celebrated the on–going relationship with Cork University Hospital, as exemplified by the presence of the CEO, Mr McNamara, chaplains and CPE Supervisor Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum. Mr McNamara closed the ceremony with an inspiring message of the centrality of hope within healthcare settings.
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