The Rev. Ned Mulligan Called as Priest-in-Charge of St. Bartholomew's, Hartsville

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has called the Reverend Ned Mulligan as priest-in-charge of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Hartsville. Father Ned celebrated his first official service with the parish on Sunday, November 2, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the life of the church.

Bishop Woodliff-Stanley believes his experiences are uniquely fitted for this congregation. "The Rev. Mulligan brings gifts ideally suited to the ministry at St. Bartholomew’s," said the bishop. "Having spent much of his ministry in school chaplaincy, he is keen to leverage the proximity of the church to Coker University to grow the parish and explore ministry opportunities in collaboration with the school. In addition, his keen pastoral sense and gifts in administration will help us begin a strong next season in Hartsville."

Father Ned brings nearly two decades of ordained ministry experience to St. Bartholomew’s. Ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of New Hampshire in January 2007, he most recently served for 10 years as director of spiritual life at St. John’s School in Houston, Texas, and previously as chaplain at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta; St. George’s School in Middletown, Rhode Island; and The Salisbury School in Connecticut.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Father Ned and his wife, Pam, currently reside in Charleston, South Carolina, and are the proud parents of three children and four grandchildren. “Pam and I are delighted to have been called to St. Bartholomew’s and for the opportunity to lead the parish,” said Father Ned. “We feel privileged to become active members of this wonderful community.” He will serve half-time at St. Bartholomew’s and looks forward to meeting members of the Hartsville community to explore ways the parish can serve local needs.

Before discerning his call to ministry, Ned spent 25 years as a trial lawyer in New Hampshire. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law, and his Master of Divinity from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University.

In addition to his love for golf and fly fishing, Ned has a special interest in college-aged and young adult ministry and is eager to connect with students and campus organizations to help deepen spiritual life and fellowship in Hartsville.

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