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Bishop announces appointments to Chapter of Cathedrals
The Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr Ian Ellis, has announced appointments to the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St Macartan, Clogher and of the Cathedral Church of St Macartin, Enniskillen.
The Revd Canon Paul Thompson, Rector of Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale, to be also Prebendary of Donaghmore in the National Cathedral of St Patrick, Dublin.
The Revd John Woods, Rector of Donacavey and Barr and Rural Dean of Kilskeery, to be also Prebendary of Donacavey.
The Revd Canon Alan Irwin, Rector of Colaghty (Lack) and Rural Dean of Kesh, to be also Prebendary of Kilskeery.
The Revd John McClenaghan, Rector of Aghalurcher (Colebrooke), Cooneen and Mullaghfad and Diocesan Registrar, to be also Prebendary of Tyholland.
Other diocesan appointments also announced include the appointment of the Revd William Jeffrey, Rector of Lisbellaw with Coolbuck, to be also Rural Dean of Enniskillen, and the Revd Rebecca Guildea, Rector of Garrison, Slavin, Belleek and Kiltyclogher to be also the Clogher Diocesan Representative on the Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Network.
Revd Canon Paul Thompson
The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Ian Ellis has appointed the Revd Canon Paul Thompson, Rector of Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale in the Diocese of Clogher, as the Prebendary of Donaghmore in the National Cathedral of St. Patrick, Dublin.
Canon Paul was ordained in 1989 and served as curate and incumbent in the diocese of Down and Dromore. Following a career in Prison Chaplaincy in England he was appointed Rector of Derryvullen North and Castle Archdale in 2017. In Clogher Diocese he holds additional roles as Warden of Readers and Coordinator of Lay Ministry.
The Bishop said: “I am delighted that Canon Paul Thompson has agreed to become the Clogher Representative Canon on the Chapter of St Patrick’s Dublin. He has extensive experience of both the Church of Ireland and the Church of England. I know that he will make a thoughtful and positive contribution to the life of the National Cathedral of St. Patrick and will represent the Diocese of Clogher with commitment and enthusiasm.”
Revd John Woods
The Bishop of Clogher has appointed Revd John Woods, Rector of Donacavey and Barr, in the Diocese of Clogher, to become Prebendary of Donacavey. In addition to being the incumbent of Donacavey and Barr he has, since 2019, been Rural Dean of Kilskeery. Revd John has also in recent years been acting Rural Dean of Enniskillen where he has overseen a considerable number of vacant parishes.
Bishop Ellis stated: 'I am delighted he has accepted the appointment as Prebendary of Donacavey on the Chapter of the Cathedrals which in some way acknowledges his dedicated work and care of parishes in the diocese.'
Revd Canon Alan Irwin
Revd Canon Alan Irwin is currently one of the ‘Canons without stall’ in the Chapter and now moves to hold the Prebendary stall of Kilskeery in recognition of his very effective and consistent work as Rural Dean of Kesh.
Revd John McClenaghan
The Bishop of Clogher has appointed Revd John McClenaghan, Rector of Aghalurcher to the Prebendary of Tyholland. The Bishop commented: 'I am very pleased Revd John has accepted my appointment to this position to acknowledge his work as Diocesan Registrar and also as co-ordinator of the Diocesan Ministry of Healing Committee.”
The date for the Service of Installation of the new Prebendaries is yet to be fixed.
Other appointments
The Bishop announced: “I am delighted that the Revd William Jeffrey has accepted the appointment as Rural Dean of Enniskillen in addition to his role as Rector of Lisbellaw. Revd William has an engaging personality and has plentiful gifts of administration having spent over 30 years in the Civil Service prior to ordination. He has much to bring to this role in overseeing Glebe inspections and caring for vacant parishes in the Enniskillen Rural Deanery”.
Bishop Ian has appointed Revd Rebecca Guildea, Rector of the Garrision Group of Parishes, as Clogher Representative to the Children’s Ministry Network. The Bishop commented: “Revd Rebecca has great interest and skill in working with children and young families and I know that her experience and passion for this ministry will be of great assistance to the wider work of the Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Network”.