On September 14th last ACCORD held it’s Graduation Ceremony in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

The ceremony began with a concelebrated mass in the College Chapel, Fr. Peter Murphy was the chief celebrant.

Following mass scrolls were presented to those who had completed the Higher Diploma in Counselling (Marriage and Relationships) and  those who completed the Certificate in Marriage Education, both of these courses are accredited by St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  Scrolls were also presented to those who had completed the ACCORD Associate Counsellor Programme, the Supervisor Training Programme and Natural Family Planning Programme.

Dr. Michael Mullaney, Vice President, The Pontifical University of St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth presented the scrolls assisted by Mr Harry Casey, Co- ordinating the work of ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service.

Following photographs taken in brilliant sunshine, the graduates and their guests adjourned to Pugin Hall for lunch.