Our Parish Priest

Following Bishop Marcus' announcement regarding the appointment of a new parish priest for our community, Fr Gerard Kearney was appointed as the parish priest of St Aelred's of Rievaulx in July  2024.

Fr Gerard  previously served as the parish priest at St Jeanne Jugan, which includes St Urban's and Our Lady of Lourdes Churches.

Fr Gerard is currently residing at the presbytery of St Aelred’s, serving our parish along with St Mary's of Knaresborough.

Fr Gerard is supported at the parish by Deacon Philip Rogerson’